Klarinet Archive - Posting 000728.txt from 2002/01

From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Piazzolla review, Beethoven 2
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:40:21 -0500

I am pleased that you have begun to explore the arena of improvisation
in performance. I simply caution you against the major mistake of most
first time improvisors, namely they forget that less is more. Maybe you
already know of this danger, in which case you are a step ahead of the
game.

Dan Leeson

LoriLovato@-----.com wrote:
>
> Mr. Leeson,
>
> Finally had a chance to read your
> review of the Piazzolla, Haydn, Mozart,
> and Stravinsky concert. Thanks for sharing
> it with the list, only wish I could have
> heard the concert. You mentioned that it
> would be put to CD soon, is there a
> way to keep informed on its progress?
>
> Also have been meaning to thank you
> and Walter and several others who encouraged
> me on the improv/embellishing of the slow
> movement of Beethoven Symphony No. 2. The
> concert was Christmas Eve. At the first
> rehearsal the entire orchestra (especially
> the principal oboist and flutist) were almost
> chuckling in amazement at my additions, yet as
> the concert grew nearer the piece began
> unfolding in a wonderful way and I tried my
> best to let the moment dictate what I played.
> The concert turned out to be wonderful.
> Thanks again for your encouragement!
> Lori Lovato
> 2nd/Eb NMSO, SFS, NMWQ, 3-2jazz.org
>
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