Klarinet Archive - Posting 000883.txt from 2002/07

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sarcasm. You don't say.
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 16:06:07 -0400

--- LeliaLoban@-----.com wrote:

> Well, if the composer writes sarcastic music, then interpreting the music
> honestly means expressing sarcasm.

I would say Till Eulenspiegel is a sarcastic little rascal indeed, especially
in his D clarinet incarnation. Too many times I've sat through rehearsals and
performances of Till where the Eb player pulls out Hadcock's book, plays the
part, but is so intense about when to come in and which notes to play, (s)he
completely side-steps the opportunities to bring out Till's sarcastic side.
I don't know what he looks like, but I'm almost certain that Till's thumb is
on his nose, fingers extended, the entire time.

> IMHO, much of the time, sarcasm is only meant in fun, and harms nobody.

I observe the opposite as the norm, and it does bother me, because gratuitous
ridicule or laughter sparked unkindly at another's expense is rarely construct-
ive. Then again, 99% of my daily exposure is to New Yorkers, which probably
skews my perception of how prevalent the destructive type of sarcasm really
is in polite society. Would I think differently if I moved back to San
Francisco?

Neil

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