Klarinet Archive - Posting 001004.txt from 2002/11
From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Another GMN discovery
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 22:05:39 -0500
While it is true that Nakariakov is a splendid, even a remarkable
instrumentalist, I simply cannot come to the conclusion that music is
well served when he plays (for example) the Mendelssohn violin concerto
on his trumpet. Instead, performance of this nature reverses the role
of the player and the composer. Instead of the player bringing service
to the music, the music is used to bring service to the performer. The
empty purpose of such displays is to glorify technique. I used to hear
Jimmy Burke in Central Park with the Goldman Band play the 35 variations
on the Carnival of Venice. And he played it splendidly, dazzling me
with his ability, but when he got done I felt that very little music had
happened, just a lot of notes.
Dan
Tom.Henson@-----.com wrote:
> I'm willing to bet that if Sergei Nakariakov would record them on Fluegal
> Horn you would be quite impressed.
>
> His playing is the closest thing to singing that I have ever heard. Simply
> beautiful.
>
> If anyone on the list has not heard of him or heard him play, then you will
> be quite impressed.
>
> He debuted on the stage at the ripe age of 12 years after only playing the
> trumpet for a few years. A true child prodigy if ever there was one.
>
> I saw him live in concert and was awe struck.
>
> Here is a link to his website:
>
> http://www.nakariakov.com/
>
>
> Tom Henson
>
>
> << Stephen Moore wrote:
>
> http://www.gmn.com/search/archive.asp?id=15117
>
> This is kind of a startling find. This guy has recordings of the Brahms
> Sonatas and Schumann Fantasy Pieces - the only problem is that they're are
> played on trumpet! How dare he! :) >>
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