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Re: John Williams Clarinet Concerto

Author: clarinetist04
Date: 2007-02-13 15:24

It's not that simple, Anthony.

I have conversed with Michele on this topic and she agrees with me that the piece is a wonderful piece. But it isn't HER decision that the piece not be published. It was John Williams' decision. What she told me was that he didn't think that the piece was "good enough" to be published. Not quite as blunt as that but you get my picture. So don't blame Michele for all of this. David Blumberg is a better person to talk about this.

On a different note, I've played through the Williams' concerto and I can assure you that it is extremely difficult. There are very few pieces that I cannot get through with a couple of weeks practice. In this piece, there are several passages that I simply cannot get through and make decent music at the same time. Oh well. I guess that's why I'm not principal of the LA Phil!

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