Klarinet Archive - Posting 000776.txt from 2003/07

From: Nancy Buckman <eefer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: ClarinetFest
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:15:17 -0400

>At 10:39 PM 7/26/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>>Regardless of the causes, the performance was still uninspired. All the way
>>from facial expression of utter distain to a lifeless presentation. This
>>was my first hearing in person of Mr. Shifrin, and I must say that I left
>>with the feeling that I would not walk across the street to hear him again.
>>There were many performances during the week that were inspired and by many
>>people of lesser reputation, making his performance even less memorable.
>>About the only thing the horn would have caused was a truly bad tone
>>quality, at least to my ear.
>
>
>Normally I would snip most of this away. In case someone who reads this
>reply hadn't seen the remark that it addresses, I have left the entire
>remark. Mr Harris, I hope you *never* have a performance that isn't up
>to you best and have then have your audience respond the way you have to
>David Shifrin. I can't imagine that you haven't had "your day on the
>stage". David certainly doesn't need my defense of his performance
>ability. What would be your solution to his dilemma? Could you have done
>as well under the same circumstances?
>
>Nancy
>
>Nancy Buckman
>Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
>eefer@-----.net

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

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