Klarinet Archive - Posting 000229.txt from 1997/11

From: fsheim@-----.com
Subj: Re: Morales recital
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 10:16:02 -0500

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.
>
>
> 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.

Your SUBJECTIVE conclusion is incorrect- I don't care what you think that
you think about my playing. I am not validating my playing to you, I am
defending my right to have an opinion on the interpretation of a classical work.

>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.

I don't think so- that comment sort of reveals what you classify as
acceptable playing.

>It seems to me that you are a very frustrated person who has an ego problem.

Wrong again!

>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.

So do I, but I've never been in a military band- you might be confusing me
with someone else on the list.

>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!!!!!

I do have my own interpretation of the piece- and it happens to be the same
as those greats I mentioned- I agree with THEM, not you, and not because
they are great and you are not- I agree with them because when I hear the
work played slowly I have a much greater emotional tug from deep inside of
me than when I hear it played fast- I'm going with my feelings, which for me
are correct. Some will agree, some won't, but that what keeps this list
alive and healthy, isn't it!

> 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)

Of course I (and probably you) don't have the natural interpretive skills as
Morales, Kell, or Stoltzman, but I know what moves me, and once taught the
alternative way via a recording, I accepted it as my personal preference. I
GREW. We all wish we could have a great teacher such as Kell etc., but
lacking the ability to do so, we learn from their recordings. So what is
wrong with that?

>The pieces flows so much better at the slightly faster tempo.

YOUR opinion, I respect that. It gains one color, loses another- its a
matter of personal preference.

> 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.

OK

>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.

Really- I use olivieri reeds and I never have humidity problems with them.
Not too many develop into jewels, but over the years I have collected quite
a stash of good ones that I only use on special occasions. Also, I have
30-40 reeds that I rotate from day to day, so that each reed is rested many
days between use.

>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).

It is not necessary to validate yourself to me or the list. I commented on
your response based on its crude attacking nature, not on your educational
credentials.

>I know its not the military but I think its comparable.

I'm not the military guy. And depending on how you are delivering that
comment, there is no reason to belittle the military.

>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.

Sorry, but I defend my right to defend my opinion from your type of attack.
It was my opinion. I have a right to make it and everybody has the right to
hear it. I just prefer more cultured disagreements, which again is my opinion.

>love,
>NYSAP@-----.COM

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