Klarinet Archive - Posting 000452.txt from 2001/11

From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] That's a matter of opinion, Tony
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:39:53 -0500

Whether the elimination of m. 111 in K. 361/V or its retention is an
important matter depends very much on one's point of view. With your
group of excellent players and you as the conductor, that piece is
almost going to play itself, though it will require personal input from
you of course. I certainly do not deny that.

But the presence or absence of that measure has a not inconsiderable
effect on the character of the fifth movement (in my opinion, at least).
And while I am pleased no end that you are in agreement with me about
not performing it, I am troubled by your reduction of the decision to
the process of a democratic vote on the matter.

What's right or wrong for that kind of problem should not be concluded
by player vote. Certain aspects of performance should never be decided
on as if musical truth can be achieved by some kind of a statistical
average. If you, as the conductor, think the measure should stay in,
leave it in. If you think it should go, take it out. It's like playing
a repeat or not. That's your decision.

I also admit, I am puzzled by Colin's voting against eliminating it when
he seemed to be so much for it in his book. But, live and learn.

I hope that you all enjoyed yourselves, something easy to do when
playing that work. Who played basset horn? Colin and ?? Who played
clarinet? I presume you conducted and did not play.
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