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Author: hinotehud ★2017
Date: 2012-11-24 14:04
There were some beautifully played clarinet solos in the movie "Lincoln." Anyone know who the soloist was?
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Author: Adam W
Date: 2012-11-24 14:43
Well, the music was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, so I'm almost certain it was Stephen Williamson.
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Author: TJTG
Date: 2012-11-24 16:39
It was Stephen Williamson for sure. John Yeh was on contrabass clarinet with a whopping 6 notes.
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Author: William
Date: 2012-11-24 17:17
It has always been my nsho that John Yeh should have been awarded the permanent principal clarinet position following the retirement of Larry Combs. Certainly, Stephen is a very good clarinetist, but not any better than John. He deserves more than "6 whopping notes" on a contrabass.
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Author: TJTG
Date: 2012-11-24 18:14
John Williams recently wrote a piece for him. Clarinet, Cello, Violin, and harp... Also, he didn't seem tore up about his six notes.
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Author: Paula S
Date: 2012-11-24 18:19
This made me smile. I live in Lincoln UK and for one brief and silly moment, thought the clarinet world had moved in next door ;-)
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2012-11-24 18:39
William
6 notes on a session is the best gig you can get! I wouldn't bemoan that in the slightest.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: MoonPatrol
Date: 2012-11-24 19:48
There was an early clarinet in the movie in one of the scenes. It had less keys and holes and I was impressed that they had the sense to show what the instruments of the time were really like.
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2012-11-24 20:36
John Yeh is an amazing musician and a class act through and through. He comes to work at the CSO consistently...and he seems thoroughly above the drama of the principal derby that took place -- he shows up and does his job with consistent excellence.
btw...I'm a CSO subscriber and have yet to see Williamson perform even once, although I continue to hear how great he is....I hope to have the chance to hear him sometime soon (although maybe I'll hear him when I see the movie "Lincoln").
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Author: donald
Date: 2012-11-25 00:04
I believe Charles West was the clarinet player who featured in the band scenes... I think he posted on facebook some details of the instrument featured....
(edit- yes, it was Charles West acting as the clarinet player, i'm not sure if he actually played any bits in the soundtrack, he states that the clarinet featured was a "Mueller system", and that the uniform details were researched and accurate)
Post Edited (2012-11-25 00:28)
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2012-11-26 13:31
Just saw "Lincoln", great movie! John Williams did a nice job capturing the Copland sound with the music (those open fourths and so on).
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-11-26 16:46
William wrote:
> It has always been my nsho that John Yeh should have been
> awarded the permanent principal clarinet position following the
> retirement of Larry Combs. Certainly, Stephen is a very good
> clarinetist, but not any better than John.
I suspect that a lot of people share your opinion. Unfortunately there are a lot of organizations that simply don't like to promote from within, especially for one of the top positions.
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