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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-10-30 13:48
The news was on the Klarinet board, but hasn't appeared here -- Ricardo Morales is the new principal in Philadelphia. I can't imagine a better choice. He's a brilliant player, and his opera experience at the Met has given him a sense of singing line that makes him unique.
Ken Shaw
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Author: joevacc
Date: 2002-10-30 14:36
Ken,
I read the news with some uneasiness. We are going to the Met over the holidays to see Don Giovanni and Mr. Morales was one of the attractions for me. Do you know if he will be finishing the season at the Met, or has he started straight away in Philly?
Best,
Joe Vacc
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Author: Ed
Date: 2002-10-30 15:03
It is interesting to note that just last night I was speaking with a friend about the fact that the Met uses co-principals, but rarely do I hear mention of Joe Rabbai.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-10-30 15:31
Joe Rabbai is a close personal friend on mine here in NYC. We were classmates at Juilliard and played at the NYC Opera together. We have also performed together at the Met on several occasions.
All that said, Joe is one of the great opera clarinetists, and his fine playing at the Met and elsewhere should not go unnoticed. He is a quiet and very humble man, with great charm and wit. Joe's playing is always of the highest musical standards, and he is helpful to all his fellow musicians with advice and encouragement.
Joe is also a great teacher and mentor to many younger players.
If he is playing any night you are at the Met, you will be in for a rare treat, as his playing is always inspired.
Drop him a line at:
Joseph Rabbai
300 W.109th. Street
Apt.#9G
New York, NY 10025
212-865-8583
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-10-30 16:24
Ricardo is a prodigious talent who will be a perfect fit into the Philadelphia woodwind section.
Having spent time talking to him at past Clarinetfests, he is as courteous and gracious as one could ask for - certainly a true gentleman.
I look forward to his playing and interpretation of the great orchestral passages.
Let's hope that at some point he will be given the opportunity to record some of the solo repertoire, as it will no doubt be a fine addition to the clarinet discography...GBK
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Author: joevacc
Date: 2002-10-30 17:57
John J. Moses wrote:
"Joe is one of the great opera clarinetists, and his fine playing at the Met and elsewhere should not go unnoticed."
I am sure I will not regret one single moment of this opera and will be honored and delighted to be part of any performance at the Met.
If Mr. Morales is not there, (planting tongue firmly...) I guess I will just have buy two more tickets and suffer through one of Philadelphia's concerts. ;~)
Best,
Joe Vacc
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Author: steve
Date: 2002-10-30 18:22
i forget the name of the young fellow he's replacing, but i loved his playing...what gives?
s.
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Author: don
Date: 2002-10-30 20:21
Finally, someone with a descent sound in Philly
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-10-30 20:27
I haven't heard when the change takes place. I've read that Philadelphia planned to have three people try out as principal through this season, with the change presumably to begin next season. Obviously, Ricardo blew them away and they cut the process short, so it could happen immediately.
The rumor is that Sawallisch didn't like Caviezel's playing. I understand he's moving down in the section.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: SteveT
Date: 2002-10-30 21:34
I also wonder whether Christoph Eschenbach (who takes over from Sawallisch as music director in the fall of 2003) might have had a hand in bringing in Morales; when he was in Houston, Eschenbach was known for making personnel changes and brining in talented younger musicians.
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Author: Keil
Date: 2002-10-30 21:39
So Sam Caviezel will still be in the Philedelphia Orchestra just not principal anymore?
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Author: Ken
Date: 2002-11-01 01:03
While we're talking about Philly does anyone know if Ron Ruben is still on bass? If so, he must be in the orchestra 25-30+ years by now.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-11-01 01:15
Ronnie Ruben is still in the Philly orchestra. When I last heard from him, he was considering retiring. He loves to play the tenor sax, maybe there's a career change coming?
JJM
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Author: Ken
Date: 2002-11-01 01:46
Thank you Mr. Moses, I took a handful of lessons from Ron in the late 80s but lost contact with him. And you're absolutely right, he's a phenomenally versatile talent and fine jazz tenor player. He's been gigging with/in some of Philly's best combos/clubs for years. Definitely, big shoes to fill in the orchestra when the time comes. v/r KEN
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-11-01 20:07
Please don't tease me with this info on Ron Reuben! Not only does he have one of the finest bass clarinet sounds in the world, but he's a terrific jazz tenor player too???? Man, I give up.....this guy's too good........
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2002-11-02 13:58
David writes:
"Please don't tease me with this info on Ron Reuben! Not only does he have one of the finest bass clarinet sounds in the world, but he's a terrific jazz tenor player too???? Man, I give up.....this guy's too good........"
Ronnie performed with us here in NYC with the American Composers Orch. on Tenor Sax. He sounded very good, as far as "a terrific jazz tenor player", I can't say. NYC is full of really great jazz tenor players. But, Ronnie sounded good on contemporary music, and I enjoyed working with him. He is one of the finest Bass Clarinetists in this country, and a very sweet guy.
JJM
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