Klarinet Archive - Posting 000181.txt from 2008/05

From: "David Blumberg" <blummy@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re: Gnarly buttons
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 14:09:49 -0400

I recently heard Gnarly Buttons with Sean Osborn playing it and feel that
it's a great work. He played the heck out of it, and the work itself is
quite good.
Understanding what the composers intentions were also enhanced my
appreciation of it.
I'm not much of a contemporary music fan (typically ClarFest new music I
can't tolerate much of it), but love the Corigliano Concerto, and other
works which to me aren't way, way out and Gnarly Buttons - I don't feel is
that far out there.

Cool piece

David Blumberg (Father has Lewy Body Alzheimers)
http://www.mytempo.com

---------------------------------------
RE: [kl] Re: Gnarly buttons
From: "Daryll Stevens" <DStevens@-----.edu>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:09:49 -0400

Very late comment...I agree with Sean, the quality of the performance
makes a huge difference in appreciation of the piece. And, I got a =
chance
to play his Chamber Concerto (cl/bass cl part). Terrific piece! And an
opportunity I'll never forget...

Daryll

Daryll Stevens
Music Librarian
Albert Seay Library of Music and Art
Clarinet Instructor
Colorado College
(719) 389-6126
(719) 389-6561

------------------------------------------------------------------