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Re: Mayer documentary

Author: kdrew922
Date: 2008-03-14 16:54

"Which brings back the eternal thin/full/fat/shrill sound debate! You see, for me, Mayer (and german sound in general) is as far away as you ca get from 'thin.' I know some US oboists who people describe as having a 'rich full tone,' and who I find sound 'empty and hollow' (but who's phrasing and technique I absolutely admire). Tone quality is just so personal... "

100% agreed. To me Albrecht Mayer's tone is round, centered, and poignant. I consider him one of the most outstanding examples of the modern trend toward a truly "international" sense of timbre. But I know other oboists in my very tradition-bound corner of the world who consider his sound "flimsy" and "unstable." Go figure. Anyway, I just love playing an instrument where each player can make his/her own reeds and end up with such a highly individual "voice."

Cheers,
Drew

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