I turn 50 next Wednesday. Instead of a mid-life crisis, I am experiencing a powerful maturation of emotions and attitudes toward my vocation, clarinet. I hope it never ends. I am as happy as I’ll ever be, content in my…
Orchestral Clarinetists who play Legere Reeds
I have been playing Legere reeds for 7 months now. Since the Columbus Symphony season began in September, I have played all concerts on Legere Signature model reeds. Now that I have settled back into Buffet clarinets and Lelandais mouthpiece,…
Mozart Adagio from Clarinet Concerto
Okay, here is the one where I add stuff, especially in the return of the main theme, second part. I use some of the provocative yet fitting ornamentation suggested by Stoltzman in his recording of the piece. Unfortunately, the audio…
The Devil and the Clarinet
More evidence of the dangerous influences of the clarinet. Even the devil is hooked!
It feels so good when it comes together
When I have a truly great practice day it feels so good! I am exhausted because I’ve been playing all day. But so many things kept coming together; I didn’t want to stop. I managed to get out for a…
Destro and the Baronness Play Clarinet
Happy New Year Fun. Got this from ArsGeek. “Zach Galifiankais of The Hangover fame has made a loyal internet following with Cha-Ching Pictures with their series of videos. This most recent collaboration features a star-studded cast of Julianne Moore, Billy…