Klarinet Archive - Posting 000465.txt from 1999/07
From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re: Leblanc dominoes, ClarFest
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:42:56 -0400
G.T. wrote:
Try finding a local store to stock (for trial and purchase) a Greenline or
other less common pro clarinet! Two local shops I buy equipment from laugh
at my suggestion that I WILL buy a Buffet Green A clarinet from then if
they just get a few for me to try. As previously discussed, the overhead
price for them is just too high. One place even went so far as to say the A
R13 greenline doesn't exist! This was even after I bought my Greenline Bb
from them. Most small - albeit specialized - shops still only stock R13's
and maybe Prestige. I have yet to find a willing store to get me a few
Greens to try. I will undoubtably have to order from a catalog. Speaking of
Greenline, I heard Ricado Morales is now sponsored by Buffet and plays on
Festival Greenline clarinets. Wonder if the Leblanc dominos will start to
fall. If Larry goes, forget about it!
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Ricardo is now Playing Buffet. I kinda doubt that the Leblanc dominos will
fall even if Larry would go (which I doubt it). Ricardo played at ClarFest
briliantly! He is very good at dealing with extreme heat, and it showed.
Many players really had a difficult time playing under those extreme
conditions.
The Boykins performance was unique. Deplus was very, very sharp. Schumann
Op. 73 takes quite a beating when played 20 cents high. Sabine did not add
any notes, nor rhythms to the Stravinsky - I was following (memory), and
have perfect pitch - she played it as written.
David Blumberg
playit@-----.com
Have you heard? http://www.mytempo.com
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