Klarinet Archive - Posting 000272.txt from 2006/04

From: Sean Osborn <feanor33@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Buffet Festivals
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 11:23:44 -0400

Deborah,

Whoever told you that didn't know what they were talking about. I played
them for 8 years at the Met and had no problem (now I play Selmer
Signatures). If you want to know how they project, just listen to me play
them on our recordings, like the big solo in the Sicilian Vespers on our
"Verdi Ballet Music" CD.

Cheers,

Sean

>For those of you who play the Buffet Festival:
>
>How well does it project in an orchestra? What is your opinion about how it
>performs in an orchestral situation. I was told that "it does not project
>well in an orchestra, that they have a small shape in sound and have a clear
>limit as to how much air that you can put in them." Can you respond to
>that. I am just curious, because I am considering purchasing a festival.
>
>Which would you prefer for all round orchestral and chamber playing-an R13
>or the Festival, or, are they both adequate.
>
>I know that I am opening a can of worms, but, I really want to know
>opinions.
>
>Deborah

www.osbornmusic.com

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