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    | Author: duxburyclarinetguy Date:   2009-08-30 21:19
 
 I know that both of the giants knew many of the same fellow giants such as Ralph McLane, Daniel Bonade, but were these men friendly rivals?
 
 
 
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    | Author: Ken Shaw ★2017 Date:   2009-08-30 21:30
 
 They were big egos and intense competitors with the need to beat one another out to make a living.  (Perhaps Weber's ego was bigger, but I'm a friend of Kal's, so I'm not objective.)
 
 Ken Shaw
 
 
 
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    | Author: William Date:   2009-08-31 14:41
 
 Probably just like many of us.  C'mon, now admit--don't you try to play a little bit faster and higher--or especially *better*--when you know a fellow clarinetist is listening??  Personally, I have never met a clarinet player that I didn't like.....to beat.  Peace, ya'll :>)
 
 
 
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    | Author: clarinetwoman Date:   2009-08-31 17:08
 
 Mr. Opperman has an ability to instill in you confidence at the same time while teaching you how to play the clarinet correctly.
 
 
 
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    | Author: duxburyclarinetguy Date:   2009-09-02 00:00
 
 I met Kal Opperman (while still a student of Harold Wright) and he was very gracious to me. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things clarinet and could really play! I never met David Weber but have heard many nice things about him as well. Either way, both great players and pedagogues.
 
 
 
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