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Re: Don't like the sound of American clarinet

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2015-10-08 09:28

It's noteworthy that Neidich did some of his most significant clarinet study in Russia. He's taught many of the top young American clarinet players at this point, so how much of his approach is really American and how much is Russian is an interesting question. A more significant question is how much of a difference it really makes.

Many of my favorite clarinetists are European (including Paul Meyers) but that doesn't mean I don't find much to admire in some of the American players you mentioned. While your criticisms are overstated, I don't think they are entirely without merit. Still, some of my LEAST favorite clarinet sounds are English, but that doesn't keep Michael Collins from being someone who's playing I hold in very high regard.

I get to hear Michelle Zukovsky live quite often, and she's one of my American favorites, although she does play German system clarinets. Harold Wright, David Shifrin, and Larry Combs are among the other Americans I've most enjoyed. Wonkak Kim and Patrick Morgan are somewhat younger Americans who have been memorable for me, although I have not had the opportunity to hear as much of them. Find what you like, and take what you like from all that you find. Life is more interesting and more enjoyable that way!

BTW: Mark Nuccio is now the Principal Clarinet of the Houston Symphony. I haven't heard anyone suggest that he made that move due to people in NYC being unhappy with his playing.

Anders

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