It’s official. I am selling two sets of clarinets. I need to sell them to finance the upcoming Arabesques recording in May. Please spread the word. Thanks!!!! Buffet R13 Vintage Bb (1971) and classic A (1989) set for sale on…
After trying these in our hall, the Ohio Theater with its dry acoustics, I ended up choosing the second clarinet in this video. It’s around 3:30, half way through. The first one, which I show in the end with the…
I subscribe to the free version of Mr. Pawley’s regular email pamphlet. I highly recommend you consider doing the same. He has a way of rendering esoteric or tricky aspects of healthy body awareness into crystal clear instructions and descriptions.…
I like both of these acoustics, though I prefer one to the other for several reasons. But I’ll let you listen and comment before I divulge my choice. We played the excerpts in different order at each church. I cut…
(image credit)In an excellent post on a very touchy subject, bassoonist Betsy Sturdevant gives a fair and balanced perspective from the inside; as a union member. In the article, entitled Musician labor unions: the pros and cons, Ms. Sturdevant, a…
Why not classical music videos? Fantasia for adults? Why not? I intend to commission a series of art videos to go with the music of Jeanjean. My hope is that others will consider further collaborations to create a new genre…