Klarinet Archive - Posting 000608.txt from 2002/06

From: "Gene Nibbelin" <gnibbelin@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re: "Buzzy" Sound (Stoltzman)
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 22:12:02 -0400

Edwin -(and anyone else who has an opinion)

In your opinion, how would Stoltzman have done in the recent Philadelphia
audition?

Also, in your opinion, who are the better "musicians",
soloists/virtuosi/super stars or major symphony principals?

Gene Nibbelin

-----Original Message-----
From: Lacy, Edwin [mailto:el2@-----.edu]
Subject: RE: [kl] Re: "Buzzy" Sound (Stoltzman)

From: JEDISUSHI@-----.com

> I think it's because he's made money.

<<<I disagree. I believe Stoltzman has done more for clarinet and music in
general than a lot of "superstars" have by making it more mainstream and
increasing exposure.>>>

I would like to ask who you would consider more of a "superstar" of the
clarinet than Stoltzman. If superstar-dom means recognition from the
general public, whether or not based on actual musical accomplishments, I
can't think of any clarinetist who is more qualified for the title of
superstar than he is.

Ed Lacy
University of Evansville

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