Klarinet Archive - Posting 000634.txt from 1999/05

From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Thea King
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 18:41:41 -0400

Tim--

thea King has recorded approximately 13 albums/CDs for Hyperion Records that cover
a broad range of clarinet repertoire; much of it lesser known. Her recordings of
the Crusell Concertos (there are 3), originally released on two CDs, but later
re-mixed by Hyperion onto a single CD were the first recordings available, and
they set the standard.

Technically, she is a very fine player, but her tone is a very British sound that
may not be to the liking of most Americans, and to some extent, that includes me.
However, her technical prowess, musicality, etc. are very evident in a collection
of recordings that are a valuable contribution to all clarinetists.

David S. Naden, MMus
Cal State Unversity Los Angeles

Tim Roberts wrote:

> I just heard a recording on the local classical station of Crusell's Clarinet
> Quartet #2, with the solo part played by Thea King. I really enjoyed this
> delicate piece of music, and the technique seemed flawless, but what struck me
> most of all about this recording was her tone.
>
> Her tone was absolutely even across the entire range of the clarinet. Her
> throat tones were just as clear and pure as the notes above and below. I
> rarely hear that kind of consistancy in recorded clarinet playing. It is
> usually quite easy to discern which register is being used simply because of
> the change in the color of the notes; that was not the case here. In fact, at
> first I suspected she might be using an alto clarinet because I could hear no
> break crossings!
>
> THAT'S what I want from my playing. I have not heard much of King's work
> (although I will remedy that!); is this her normal style?
>
> --
> - Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
> Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
>
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