Klarinet Archive - Posting 001382.txt from 1999/03

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] drift badly off topic
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:21:36 -0500

On Sat, 27 Mar 1999, Edinger/Gilman wrote:
> The Shifrin vs Neidich vs Leister vs Stolzman vs etc. debate brings to
> mind the decades-long rivalry between admirers of Toscanini and those of
> Stokowsky, one which is probably still raging long after the deaths of
> both. Toscanini has been accused of demanding perfection in execution
> to the point of sterile, mechanical performances by frightening and
> terrorizing the players, and Stokowsky of being a charlatan, a cheap
> showman, even a clown, for promoting such unthinkable travesties as free
> bowing. It would be fascinating to know which list members who love
> Neidich/hate Shifrin, and vice versa, would list themselves with either
> the Toscanini or the Stokowsky crowd. Any takers?

I have tried for the last few years to find a complete set of the
Toscanini recordings with NBC on CD.....they were released several years
back, and then not again. They are some of my favorite recordings of all
time.

I really enjoy the Stokowski recordings that I have - many with different
ensembles - one notable - a limited edition LP of Sheherezade (did I spell
that correctly???) - really great recording.

My opinion shouldn't be considered much beyond what it is worth to
me.....but I think that both gentlemen were fabulous musicians - and they
got results.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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