Klarinet Archive - Posting 000228.txt from 1997/11

From: fsheim@-----.com
Subj: Re: Morales recital
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 10:16:01 -0500

I think you have me mixed up with someone else- I am not connected with the
military in any way.

Fred (fsheim@-----.com)

At 02:22 AM 11/6/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Fred(fsheim) wrote:
> I'm sure we will all overlook your (classless)derision. And for what its
>worht, although none of us book Carnegie Hall recitals, with 37 years of
>intense classical study under my belt, I am more than equipped to play the
>Saint-Saens(or most of the other classical clarinet repertoire, (but not
>hypermodern!) at any tempo whatsoever, including Mr. Morales'. I stick to
>my musical feeling (and Mr. Kell's and Mr. Stoltzmans) that in this instance
>slower is more emotional.
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> First of all Fred, for someone who says they have 37 years experience
>you sure dont sound like it. Someone with that much experience would not
>have to feel like they had to validate their playing to anyone. And to say
>that you can play any piece at any tempo seems very childish. Anyone can
>play the Saint-Saens at Mr. Morales' tempo but to do it as convincing or as
>smooth as he did it is another story. It seems to me that you are a very
>frustrated person who has an ego problem. You dont have to try to validate
>yourself because you played Stars and Stripes for a living. I think playing
>in a military band is a more than a exceptable way to make a living. As for
>comparing your muscial ideas to those of artists that we have heard of, I
>think its time to get you own interpretation of pieces. Grow buddy grow!!!!!
> Mr Morales did and had a very nice interpretation of the Saint-Saens. He
>didnt have to go to a recording to get his ideas. He used the natural talent
>that he possess and gave his own interpretation of it not someone elses. Why
>does everyone have to play it like Mr. Kell or Mr. Stoltzman.(god help us
>all, bring out the caffeine) The pieces flows so much better at the slightly
>faster tempo. You can still be emotional at any tempo you dont have to do it
>at snails speed for it to be that way. With your experience I would think
>that you have run into many people who didnt like the same works you did.
> Well looks like you met another. As far as you saying you never had a
>problem with reeds when the weather changes you are a lucky guy. Even with
>my limited experience I have had reeds change on me (even the good ones) You
>must be one of a select group that that hasnt happened to. Although I might
>not have quite the same experience that you do Fred I can tell you that I
>have finished HIGH SCHOOL, Undergrad, and Masters. Although I am much
>younger than you I too have a lot of classical experience. (Broadway,
>Metropolitan Opera sub lists) I know its not the military but I think its
>comparable. And by the way, your attack on my musicality was probably more
>classless than anything I said to you in my past post. Thank you.
>love,
>NYSAP@-----.COM
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