Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2014-07-29 19:33
Just before an orchestra concert, the principal clarinetist said he wasn't feeling well, but he would be ok. About the middle of the 1st movement of a Mendelssohn symphony he leaped out of his chair and dashed off stage to do whatever he needed to do. There were some clarinet solos coming along and the 1st bassoonist leaned over and said, "well I guess you are going to have to play 1st for a while." I turned toward the part and played until the return of the principal player. All was well through the 2nd movement. The third movement arrived and again the need to leave became overwhelming for the poor guy, so off he ran. I went back to the 1st part until his pretty obvious return. We somehow finished the concert. It wasn't funny, but the 1st part kept going and the conductor was looking a little overly tired. Always pay attention to the 1st part, 2nd players....you just never know!
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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