Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 2006/07

From: "Clark W Fobes" <claroneman@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] A little note about Mr. Leeson
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:24:53 -0400

Yesterday, July 12 I had the pleasure and honor to participate in Dan
Lesson's final performance of Mozart's "Gran Partita". It was presented by
the Mostly Mozart orchestra with George Cleve conducting.

Many of you probably know that Dan is responsible for the Barenreiter
Edition of the piece and the editor of most of the wind works for the "Neue
Mozart Ausgabe". George Cleve (who is a very well known and gifted
interpreter of Mozart) said some very nice things about Dan after the
concert, but this was my favorite quote:

"As a musician I have learned an immense amount from Dan Leeson.
However, I am merely a Mozart enthusiast - he is a true Mozart scholar."

Dan performed the second basset horn part as usual ( he loves the low
register of the instrument) playing his elegant cocobolo and gold keyed
basset made by Steve Fox. Dan played magnificently as always, even
improvising ornaments.

I believe Dan has one more performance of the Mozart Requiem in
September and then he is officially retiring as a player and will put his
famous basset horn on E-bay. If you EVER have an opportunity to hear Dan
lecture on Mozart don't miss it. He is one of the most engaging speakers I
have ever heard and often brings a great deal of levity (dare I say
hilarity?) into his thoughtful and thought provoking presentations.

Thanks Dan for being so persistent in your pursuit of truth in Mozart
and for encouraging the rest of us to do the same!

Clark W Fobes

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