Klarinet Archive - Posting 000320.txt from 1999/10

From: Note Staff Unlimited <notestaff@-----.de>
Subj: Re: [kl] Funny Nielsen recording: Reply to gtg
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 05:36:47 -0400

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Steven J. Goldman schrieb:

> -snip-
>
> Now the problem with Goodman's classical interpretation have little to do
> with technique (other than when he developed embouchure problems from trying
> to make major changes a la Kell at midlife). I think the problem developed
> because, the obsessive compulsive perfectionist that he was, he felt a
> tremendous responsibility to play the notes in just the way the composer
> intended. He is quoted as saying this. This totally intimidated him and the
> spontaneity, the spark, the total ease that made his jazz playing so great
> disappeared. His interpretations, while fair to good, were very
> self-conscious. It wasn't Goodman playing, but rather Goodman trying to be
> someone else. If only he was able to be himself, using his incredible self
> expression and awesome personal technique, his classical performances (I
> believe) would have been incredible. Idiosyncratic, with a technique that
> others unfortunately would not except as legitimate perhaps, but incredible
> none the less. Alas, Goodman's psychological makeup just would not allow
> such a thing to happen.
>
>
>
> Steve Goldman
> Glenview, IL
>
> sjgoldman@-----.com
>

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At least one of his "classical" performances was incredible: I heard BG play the
Mozart concerto in London in the mid 1970's. I had heard his recording of this
work and did not care for it. Being a student, I was, of course very critical -
and not into jazz. It really hurt paying all that money for the ticket but I've
never regretted it! This was for me the definitive performance! Such a joy in
the music! All the notes were there too. O.K., the 16th passages were *ever so
slightly* swung. In the meantime, I've learned about embellishing, eingaenge,
improvising, etc. But if I hadn't heard that wonderful performance, my life
would be poorer. Thank you Benny!

David
David Glenn
notestaff@-----.de

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