Klarinet Archive - Posting 000613.txt from 2003/03

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] ICA Fest 2003
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 13:50:11 -0500

--- "B. Rite" <b1rite@-----.net> wrote:

> occasionally a bit of musical comedy. In one show, the clarinetist
> pulled out a pistol and shot his accompanist.

Yes, Alessandro's recital. I've been carrying that CD around with me a lot lately, listening to
his gorgeous musicality (and blistering technique). How I wish I'd actually attended the festival
that year. I crack up every time I hear his comedy routine, and can only try to imagine how
incredibly funny it must have been to the actual audience members. Some of the people's laughs
themselves were pretty funny, particularly this one woman's cackle.

Neil

>
> The display booths are a major attraction because the instrument
> manufacturers have clarinets of all sorts standing on tables, waiting
> for you to try them out --- A, Bb, C, Eb, bass, alto, big bore, small
> bore, student, professional, wood, plastic, period instruments,
> electronic. The mouthpiece manufacturers have similar assortments
> awaiting your trial. Also dealers in sheet music, ligatures,
> electronics, tuners, special gizmos, and all the rest of it. There's
> much more merchandise to try out at ClarinetFest than any small town
> music dealer has to offer. Although many manufacturers route the
> paperwork through a dealer who may not be in attendance, you can buy
> things at the display room if you wish.
>
> Many of the adults and performers and vendors already know each other,
> and they gather to socialize.
>
> In summation, I would say that it's worth attending at least one
> ClarinetFest if your budget allows. This year it's being held at a
> university, and therefore the rooms & meals are likely to be less
> expensive (school dorms during summer vacation, school cafeteria), and
> the attendees and performers are likely include more youths.
>
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