Klarinet Archive - Posting 001062.txt from 2000/12

From: "Steve Hartman" <sdh902@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Julius Baker
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 19:27:59 -0500

Julius Baker is to the flute as Jascha Heifetz was to the violin. There
will always be someone who 'prefers' another artist, but in terms of general
acceptance by audiences, colleagues, students and conductors, Baker and
Heifetz remain the ultimate standard on their respective instruments.
I had the privelege of playing two chamber music concerts with Julius Baker,
when he was in his 70s. I have never played with a flutist so quick to
adjust pitch and tone color to blend with a clarinet. I'll never forget the
experience.
He recently celebrated his 85th birthday and he continues to teach at
Juilliard and Curtis as well as travel to give recitals and master classes.

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