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Re: detroit sym clarinetist 1952-

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2011-10-01 11:44

Herbert Couf was principal before 1958, and played first clarinet on the Paray recording of Mendelsohn's "Midsummer Nights Dream". I don't know when he started.

During the recession in 1957, the DSO layed off principal players, moved moved people up, and hired subs. Vincent Melidon played first on some of the recordings during that period. Then, when they got money again, he was demoted back to 4th chair. Not a good plan.

Paul Schaller wasn't hired until after the recession ended in 1958.

Mssrs. Schaller, Couf and Melidon were all tremendous players.

This information is from people who are no longer living: pianists Arthur Stephan and Bernard Katz, and Mr. Melidon.

Post Edited (2011-10-01 11:53)

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