Klarinet Archive - Posting 001269.txt from 2003/04

From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl]Mid-performance crises
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:51:33 -0400

Ahhh....the advantage of the "French dip" and a two screw ligature.....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Semple" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl]Mid-performance crises

> Last Sunday, I performed the Mozart Clarinet Quintet at a faculty recital.
> During the performance, in fact early on, my once perfect reed began to
> collapse and on one note I squawked. A small one, but it was like an
> earthquake to me.
>
> I scaled back, opened my throat, relaxed my embouchure, and got through in
> pretty good shape. The audience loved it, and I guess that is what counts
> (but we know it doesn't).
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> 1) What is the experience of those on the listserve with the difference,
if
> any, between pre-recital reed performance and recital reed performance?
>
> 2) Does anyone select a reed that is a smidgen stronger for performance,
> given the adrenalin rush? Tony, do you ever get nervous?
>
> 3) Has anyone ever had similar issues, and how do you respond?
>
> 4) Has there ever been a case where a performer has had to CHANGE REEDS
> during a performance?
>
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