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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2009-06-26 04:42
Hi All:
I just had a really fun time!
I played with Diana Krall at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday & Wednesday nights.
But the best part was, I was in a section with the Metropolitan Opera greats; Steve Williamson & Anthony McGill...WOW!
So, Steve was playing his wonderful Selmer, and Anthony was playing his unique Leblanc, and I was using my old R-13 Buffet.
What was really cool was the fact that, without saying a word, we all adjusted to each other immediately, and made beautiful music with Diana Krall.
So, my simple conclusion is:
It's not the make of the horn you are playing that matters, it's what you make with the horn you have.
Check out our NY Times review, it's pretty good, and I had a great time!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/arts/music/25krall.html?scp=2&sq=diana%20krall&st=cse
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2009-06-26 10:29
Agreed! I have an R13 Bb and a Leblanc Concerto A. The only time I notice is when people think they know better and mention it. I just say they're both great instruments so I have nothing to worry about. And it doesn't hurt that my A is better than many R13 A's out there!
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2009-06-26 11:44
This is so true, I was recently on tour and my 2nd was playing German system. No one knew because we blended so well together.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-06-26 17:31
Bravo, this is so true. The year after I got my Selmer Signature Bb my section leader in the BSO and I played one of the Brahms Serenades together, he asked me months later when I got it. He never realized I wasn't using my R13 at the time we did the serenade and played it on my Selmer. It wasn't the first time I played second to him using my Selmer but he never realized it and I didn't say anything when I began using it in the BSO. I guess he never looked at it, it was so nice and shiny too. Surprise! It ain't the horn people, it's the player. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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