Klarinet Archive - Posting 000648.txt from 2000/07

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Prodigy ages
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 18:24:23 -0400

--- HatNYC62@-----.com wrote:

> What can one say about Alessandro Carbonare? Simply the most awe inspiring
> clarinet playing I have ever heard. BEGIN a recital with the Berio Sequenza?
> Not in my lifetime. But he played it with complete mastery, particularly in
> regards to dynamics. The rest was simply dazzling. Seamless circular
> breathing, technique of staggering levels, great intonation and true
> artistry. His 'clowning' for an encore was simply hilarious. If you ever get
> a chance to hear this man live, spend whatever it takes. You will not be
> disappointed.

This paragraph says a lot and really makes me wish I'd seen the performance.
It suddenly dawns on me, though: Carbonare is 33. I wonder what Ricardo will
sound like when *he* reaches that ripe old age. He's only 28 -- it's five
years away! Dang.

Neil

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