Thoughts from an Orchestral Clarinetist, Soloist, Teacher
“Nothing communicates better than art. It is quicker than language and clearer than philosophy.” Frederick Weisman
“If the key is in question in Shostakovich, it’s always in the minor.” Gunther Herbig
I’ve been using Twitter to query my followers about the value of music and the arts. I was curious if people thought there is a purpose [...]
Beethoven 9 always sounds good. At least it makes everyone feel good, the way good music should.
The Columbus Symphony concert went well tonight. It’s one of the hardest pieces for an orchestra to play well. It challenges endurance, balance, ensemble, dynamics, you name it. We had our moments, up and down.
I had a [...]
We had two rehearsals yesterday for the upcoming Columbus Symphony Orchestra concerts this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9, 10 and 11.
Gunther Herbig is his usual refined and somewhat austere self. It’s hard to believe he’s in his 70’s. His mind is sharp and his conducting precise. I look forward to his Beethoven 9, [...]
I was able to stay for the second half tonight to hear Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony, and after hearing the orchestra play in the Palace Theater, I have to agree with Barbara Zuck in her review of last night’s concert. The Palace doesn’t sound all that bad from the audience. It may even sound a bit [...]