Klarinet Archive - Posting 000053.txt from 2006/05

From: Georg.Kuehner@-----.de (Georg K=?ISO-8859-1?B?/A==?=hner)
Subj: Re: [kl] My upcoming recording project
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 03:32:17 -0400

Good luck! :-))

All the best from Germany

Regards Georg

Am 05.05.2006 20:47 Uhr schrieb "fgarcia@-----.net" unter
<fgarcia@-----.net>:

> Hello all.
> I recently received a grant to make a recording because I have a
> chronic disease. I decided to make a cd of hope for other people who
> are newly diagnosed with chronic diseases, Multiple Sclerosis in
> particular.
>
> I wanted to prove to myself that I could play, and still the abilities
> to play at a level that was acceptable to me. I was Principal Clarinet
> in the San Diego Chamber Orchestra in the late 80s and early 90s. Why
> make a cd when I know everyone will talk negatively about my playing.
> The truth is I am playing as well if not better than before I was
> diagnosed in 2002. I will be recording from June 7 to the 9th. I will
> also be performing a pre-recording recital on June 2nd at the Pilgrim
> Congregational Church in Duluth, MN. We will be playing Schumann
> Fantasy Pieces, Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie, Lutoslawski Dance Preludes,
> William Thomas McKinley Intermezzo, Koechlin En route vers le bonheur,
> and Howells Clarinet Sonata.
>
> The Howells Sonata is one of the most spectacular pieces I've ever
> heard and played. I certainly hope that my recording can come
> reasonably close to Thea King's version. If you wish to a stunning
> piece, check out Thea King's cd on Hyperion records. Or check out my
> recording when it comes out. Thanks for your time.
> Frank Garcia
>
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