Klarinet Archive - Posting 000230.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: Morales recital
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 10:16:03 -0500

I think I missed the original posting by NYCAP@-----.COM - now I wish I
hadn't seen it. It seems remarkable that s/he has a Master's degree. If
s/he can be so childishly intemperate now. what will s/he be like when
s/he is old enough to buy liquor??
Roger Shilcock

On Thu, 6 Nov 1997 fsheim@-----.com wrote:

> Date: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 07:50:10 -0500
> From: fsheim@-----.com
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.us
> To: klarinet@-----.us
> Subject: Re: Morales recital
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> I think you have me mixed up with someone else- I am not connected with the
> military in any way.
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> Fred (fsheim@-----.com)
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> 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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