Klarinet Archive - Posting 000756.txt from 2003/07

From: Nancy Buckman <eefer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: ClarinetFest
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:02:36 -0400

At 12:36 PM 7/20/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>I thought there was far too much new, and forgettable, music at the
>Clarinetfest2003. out of probably 200+ pieces played there was one by
>Brahms (a beautiful reading of the Op. 115 quintet but with a small toned
>1st violinist) and two by Mozart <<<<(a poor reading of the concerto by
>Dave Shifrin >>>>

In actuality, Shifrin's performance was remarkable. His instrument hadn't
arrived and he was forced to play on an instrument that was borrowed. It
was old and in poor condition, so given the circumstances, he play
marvelously, IMHO.

Nancy

Nancy Buckman
Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
eefer@-----.net

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