Klarinet Archive - Posting 000027.txt from 2010/12

From: "Kevin Fay" <kevin.fay.home@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Snake Charmers
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:29:59 -0500

Jim Lytthans posted:

<<<Once I heard David Shifrin play the K. 622 locally. He really moved about
with the famed Shifrin Squat, until he let out a gigantic squeak. During the
rest of the concerto he stood perfectly still......>>>

Methinks that Jim has hit the nail on the head.

If a little movement helps your performance, why, go for it. I can
understand how a bit of kinetic engagement can help with rhythm, expression,
even add to the show.

OTOH, there are only a few pieces that actually call for a clarinet player
to dance whilst playing - Stockhausen's "Harlekin" (Harlequin) comes to
mind.

I have had the opportunity to watch a number of fine groups - for film work,
and orchestral recording sessions too - and was struck by how different
people behaved when the recorded sound was paramount and there was no
audience to watch. Musicians moved less. Conductors - a *lot* less
dancing, a lot more careful delineation of the rhythm. No odd facial
distortions, agony or orgasm with the baton put down.

I don't go to concerts to watch people play; I'd rather hear them.

kjf

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