Klarinet Archive - Posting 001114.txt from 1998/10

From: GTGallant@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Weber Concerto number 2--Sabine Meyer & Charlie Neidich
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 18:04:42 -0500

In a message dated 98-10-26 16:20:39 EST, you write:

<< why did he indicate that only groups of 6 were
to be slurred and why does he make a point to change the articulation in the
fifth measure of that section? If he wanted it as fast as possible why is
there no marking other than "brillante"? This is an indication of a style
more than anything else. There is no tempo change from the Polacca, (m.m.
100 on my version)! >>

Music making (wind playing) of this time period was virtuosic and the composer
assumed the player would add their own touches. Most players today have
become stiffs and "orchestra drones" because they lack basic knowledge and
insight on playing music. Weber need not write "play faster" or "tongue these
notes" because he assumed the great Baerman was smart enough to do it himself.
Modern music (20th century) usually specifies all details and expects you to
play as written. Even so, 20th century works still require the performer to
be musical and phrase. I'm sure if you played the 2nd cocerto for Weber and
circular breathed, tongued sextuplets, used vibrato, played the last mvt. at
1/4 @-----.

I agree with Kevin Fay, this work is extremely light and should not be taken
so seriously. So go ahead, play everything as writen, play ridiculously slow,
and see if anyone outside the clarinet world listens!!!!!!

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