Klarinet Archive - Posting 000451.txt from 2010/11

From: Jennifer Jones <helen.jennifer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Text, meaning and interpretation
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:52:33 -0500

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 2:15 PM, Martin Baxter <martinbaxter1@-----.com> wrote:
>
> Tony's (as always) pertinent comments lead to the oft quoted:
> "Even when we use the correct instruments, study the historical evidence and attempt to reproduce what we think the composer would have heard we cannot listen to eighteenth or nineteenth century music with 18th century ears,
>"...so why bother trying".

Why not try? Or just play around with it and find stuff that is
pleasing. otherwise life can get boring.

Like most musicians I have my own answer, but, Tony, I would very
much like to hear more of yours, and that of other musicians on the
list.
> Martin
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