Klarinet Archive - Posting 000055.txt from 2006/05

From: HILARY NICHOLLS <hilarynicholls@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] My upcoming recording project
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 00:56:42 -0400

All the very best
Hilary
--- fgarcia@-----.net wrote:

> 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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Hilary Nicholls
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