Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2014-12-11 19:28
Clarineteer wrote:
"Why don't you just let my original comment die a natural death."
Usually I ignore the comments I disagree with on this board. But I was a part of this thread before yours and noticed, and it happened to concern someone who, as a musician and as an encouraging person, has been very important to me.
I thought your comment was uninformed and didn't think it should go unanswered. Frankly, it just struck me as trolling, and though it's rarely a good idea to respond to such things, Pete's sound is widely misunderstood by many in the American classical world (though I have no idea what sort of clarinetist you are--or even if you're at the level to understand these differences). Pete's whole approach was brilliant, and opened new doors for many of us. it would take too long to detail them, but those of us who have benefitted are, I think, obliged to respond when someone writes what seems a flippant and uninformed comment.
In short: Pete's playing is important enough to warrant a rebuttal, or an expansion of the discussion. I don't think this is unreasonable on a Clarinet BBoard, where presumably we all care about these things with some depth.
Now I've answered your question. You answer mine:
Do you have anything of value to add to a discussion of Pete's sound, or a serious question to ask, or were you just trolling?
Eric
Eric
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