Klarinet Archive - Posting 000761.txt from 1998/01

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Who is it?
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 10:11:47 -0500

On Sat, 17 Jan 1998, Al Chiavarini wrote:
> I would like to correct an assumption made by me in a recent post
> requesting the name of the clarinetist that played the solo in the above
> mentioned inquiry.
> I have been informed that Ted Oien did not play that concert as I so
> stated.
> Larry Liberian , asst. Principal, was the performer that concert. As the
> above post cited, the clarinet solo was beautifully played.
> I feel that the assumption must be corrected and most humbly apologize to
> Mr. Liberson.
> The honor was his and credit should be given where it is due!!
> I also wonder how often this happens

Al asks a question that many people may wonder about. But as professional
performers in orchestras with four clarinet players (as Detroit has), the
principal player often has the opportunity to request his vacation time,
to request leave from a concert, or, if playing a solo with the ensemble
or a work that is particularly grueling, given the option of sitting a
piece out. Frequently, the assistant principal player takes the principal
position.

Whenever I attend a Chicago Orchestra Concert, I try to contact one of the
clarinetists to see who is playing the concert. I especially enjoy the
trade-offs between Larry Combs and John Yeh, two absolutely fantastic
orchestra/soloistic performers......and the repertoire played by them is
always differently interpreted....which makes the experience a fresh one!

Good question Al!

Roger Garrett
IWU