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Re: Idolizing the past

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2020-11-03 06:02

I knew Marcellus and Gennusa, both men were incredible. It would be wise not to ignore them! At the same time we have new players who are incredible as well, we have to take a close look at Frost, Shrifin, Julian Bliss of course, sorry, I left off many, many, other fantastic modern day players.

I think teachers are important as well. My favorite private instructor was Fred Ormand who has students in several major orchestras. Now I listen to modern day players.

So to answer your question, I enjoy all really great players! We have to grow!

Also, clarinet playing has surely gotten better. For example very few high school students, a handful only would tackle something like the Nielsen Concerto back in the 1960's, 70's, and maybe the 80's, but now it is not uncommon to see high school kids tackle this wicked piece for college auditions.

Back in the day very few players were taught double tonguing. Now it seems like everyone can! You can see youtube teaching on double tonguing by Alexey Gorokholinskiy. Yes we can take lessons now online with the very best! Who knows where the present young players will take us in the next 20 years. It's amazing! I can't wait!

This progression starts way back when recordings started to pop up, LP's, tapes. Well needless to say we are way past LP's so present students have so many tools available. I this we remember Bob Marcellus because of the assorted great recordings, the Mozart Concerto of course, plus all of the solos with the Cleveland Orchestra. But Bonade is the first player I adored. Sadly there are so few recordings available.

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