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Re: Bartoli Sings Parto, Parto

Author: sherman
Date: 2007-07-30 16:28

Nobody can denigrate this worldly soprano, even though it was a bit sharp, however the clarinetist was given absolutely no opportunity to play what is an equal part. Having played this aria many times, I was always asked to stand beside the soprano and therefore feel somewhat thwarted for the poor clarinetist. It is an equal part, but his diffidence is, I feel the part of the conductor, as usual the leader of the world. For starters, having the clarinetist almost off-stage is an unforgivable musical omission.
Incidentally for those who have not and are looking, this is a really fine piece to play on a recital. Piano does just fine. This orchestra and the conductor conducted as if it were Zarathustra.

Sherman Friedland

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