Klarinet Archive - Posting 000231.txt from 1999/10

From: bob shaw <theshaws@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Funny Nielsen recording
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 03:54:54 -0400

It is also important to mention that Goodman commissioned the Contrasts for
himself and his friend (violinist) Joseph Sezgeti. It is the only work for a
wind instrument (I believe) written by Bartok. Without Benny's involvement,
Bartok may never have written such a work for clarinet!

Deborah

Donald Oehler wrote:

> Actually, the Bartok recording is VERY valuable - Bartok is playing
> piano!!! Benny Goodman was and is a name that was as recognizable as
> Elvis and it was only logical that he record some of the standard lit.
> Just mention his name to anyone over 40 and their face will light up.
> D O
>
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