Klarinet Archive - Posting 001006.txt from 2002/11

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Another GMN discovery
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 22:05:41 -0500

You're clinging to a model in your head of what the notes should sound like,
rather than opening up your mind to the artistry. No wonder you can't hear
the music. I'm familiar enough with the Mendelssohn concerto -- played the
1st and 2nd clarinet parts dozens of times in concert. Hearing this young
man bring his own expression and musicianship to the music, the pleasure of
his interpretation made me forget that the piece was originally written for
violin. Get the dogmatic cotton out of your ears, Dan. It's so transparent
that you're ignoring the music out of an absurd knee-jerk reaction, object-
ing to the transcription on principle alone...probably proud of it, too.

Neil

--- Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net> wrote:
> 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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> **Dan Leeson **
> **leeson0@-----.net **
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