Klarinet Archive - Posting 001073.txt from 1998/11

From: CmdrHerel@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] your favorite clarinetist
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 16:57:49 -0500

In a message dated 11/27/98 2:14:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
clarinet_88@-----.com writes:

<< Who happens to catch your ear when you listen to other artists? And why
does this clarinetist impress you? Just a little personal survey to find
out more about these great musicians. >>

I guess I'd have to say Stoltzman for his sheer ability to do whatever he dang
well pleases. While I find some of his work completely tasteless, the rock
solid foundation this man has as a result of years of dedicated work leaves
him free to express himself as musically (or unmusically) as he feels like. I
find that kind of freedom intoxicating. On his recordings that I consider
tasteful (and this is all just my personal taste - I'm not calling Dick
tasteless!), his sound and technique are a joy.

Teri Herel

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