Hot News April 2007
28 April 2007
Eastern Conservatory 4th Annual
New Jersey Clarinet Symposium with Pascual Martinez Forteza - NY Philharmonic
Bernardsville, New Jersey USA
The fourth
Annual Symposium was held featuring a large artist faculty including the
renowned 2nd Clarinetist Pascual Martinez Forteza of the New York Philharmonic,
along with several top tier Orchestral players including David Hattner
(Princeton Symphony), Karl Herman (NJ Symphony), (Robert DiLutis
(Rochester Philharmonic), Mark Sloss (Whitehaven Wind Symphony), Guy Chadash,
(Clarinet maker), Israel Rischon, Deborah Andrus (Lehigh University), David
Gould, (Vandoren), and many others. The day included performances by the
Bonade Clarinet Quartet, the US Marine Band Clarinet Quartet from Washington DC,
the Cyrus Ensemble led by Andrew Lamy, and a feature recital with Mr Forteza.
Master
Class simultaneous sessions by arrangement were convened for interested players
and students, and an open Orchestra audtion with judges with the winner
receiving a $250 prize and being named an 'Idol'. Exhibitors and sponsors
included Buffet-Crampon, Conn-Selmer, Vandoren, and PMC of New Jersey.
27 April 2007
Karl Leister Master Class and
Performance - Northwestern University - 25 - 27 April 1007
Evanston, Illinois USA
A unique and
innovative Masterclass and concert project convened at this great University with
the appearance of Berlin Philharmonic legend Karl Leister, who performed a major
recital and 2 days earlier an intensive 2 1/2 hour Master Class with 4 major
University students mentored by Professor Steve Cohen, former Solo Clarinetist
of the Louisiana Philharmonic and a former student of Mr Leister.
Programs for the Class and the Recital posted on the gallery above. Unique
was that the Master Class, open to the public, was Internet Streamed in
real-time so anyone on a home computer can see the entire class. The class
will be available to be seen later as soon as a hyperlink is established from
the Northwestern University web site. During the entire Class, Mr Leister
placed emphasis on the musical aspect of the works and only mentioning technical
pointers only as necessary. All the students were pro level advanced and
could hold their own in the professional field. Very important was the
covering of movements from the major Chamber works such as the Mozart Trio K498
and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet where the ensemble coaching was intense,
especially with the viewership from outside the hall. Steve Cohen
introduced the class and took questions from those present and had questions
submitted for discussion from e-mails sent in. Of interest is a newly
released MasterClass DVD (best played back on a computer or PAL TV) which is
issued through Vandoren Paris. This DVD is
highly recommended given the content and teaching value.
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Northwestern University faculty and guests with Leister
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Kay Kim and Mike Getzin
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Karl Leister and Mike Getzin
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Getzin, Leister, and Cohen
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Karl Leister and Larry Combs
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The major
recital performed included Romantic standard literature and Schubert Song
arrangements transcribed and effective. The lyric and technical
performance was nothing less than spellbounding. It is very
difficult to express intangible qualities except to say that it cannot be
matched. Pianist Kay Kim, a graduate of this University and Staff
Pianist for the School of Music was probably the most perfect match to fulfill
the technical, ensemble, and musical demands with effortless fulfillment.
Credit is due
for all involved, especially Steve Cohen who organized this project with forward
thinking perception involving the Internet streaming ideas. More events
like this are surely in the future plan.
Ken Peplowski and the West Virginia Symphony
with an informal relaxed Benny Goodman Tribute
20 -21 April 2007
Tribute to Benny Goodman concerts with Jazz Soloist
Ken Peplowski with the West Virginia Symphony under Music Director Grant Cooper
performed 20 - 21 April 2007 in the Clay Performing Arts Center in Charleston,
West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia USA
Ken Peplowski, one of the top Jazz
Clarinetists performing today, in the same league with greats such as Kenny
Davern, Buddy DeFranco, Eddie Daniels, and Artie Shaw, performed a 2 concert
Tribute to Benny Goodman (King of Swing) with the West Virginia Pops under Music
Director Grant Cooper, to an enthusiastic audience at the recently opened Clay
Performing Arts Center in Charleston. Mr Peplowski and Mr Cooper
collaborated throughout the concert reminescing about Goodman's past
achievements with his Band, how strict he was with the Band to get his mark
edged in his music, his relationships with arrangers who scored many of his
tunes, and personal experiences Peplowski had directly with Mr Goodman.
Original arrangements were performed here at these 2 concerts, Performance by
the Orchestra and soloist were exciting and very high standard. The
informality of this concert made the experience that much more enjoyable.
All the familiar tunes made famous during this era were performed, and were
announced from Ken Peplowski as they were about to be played.
Of interest although not directly connected to this
performance, a pre-concert was performed in the lobby by the West Virginia Youth
String Orchestra to bring their stature and contribution to this area.
Deborah Bish Master Class
Rebecca Rischin Master Class
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Dr Paplowski in session on Practice techniques
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Clarinet Choir reading session
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Gala Potpourri Program
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Deborah Bish Recital Program
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Bish Biography
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Faculty Showcase Recitals
21 April 2007
Ohio
University Clarinet Gala
Athens, Ohio USA
On this
sunny Saturday, the annual Clarinet Gala, sponsored by the Ohio University
School of Music under Clarinet Professor Dr Rebecca Rischin, was a performance/
teaching success, attracting over 60 players, students, and professors coming
from 4 states. Special Guest from Florida State University was Dr
Deborah Bish, who gave a 2 1/2 Master Class with several students, covering a
large range of literature, and coaching them on many performance pointers and
technical suggestions. Several other Professionals and Professors shared
their aspects including Ann Marie Bingham (Marshall University in West
Virginia), Kristina Bellisle (Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio),
Gail Lehto Zugger (Capitol University, Ohio), Anthony
Costa (Dayton Symphony), John Kurokawa, Dayton Symphony Solo Clarinetist,
Dr Randall Paul, (Wright State University), Dr Daniel Paplowski,
Indianapolis Symphony, William Bruce Curlette, (Centerville University).
Dr Rischin gave a Master Class that afternoon covering continued pointers and
coaching on fundamentals. Dr Dan Paplowski gave a complete session on
effective practicing using 3 sets of 10 points to make the practicing effective
and save time in the process.
A Clarinet
Choir reading took place with a full hall of Clarinetists, and following came 2
important recitals, featuring the Potpourri faculty )program in the Galeries),
and the Guest Artist Recital with Dr Bish. Performances were in many ways
stellar.
This
one day Clarinet event is one of the important days in the Eastern US, and an
important opportunity for players to engage the performance / teaching field.
Dr Riscin has arranged this event for over 5 years to great success.
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Richard Stolzman with Luigi and Laura Magistrelli, Albero Serrapiglio and Sergio Delmastro ( clarinet teachers at the
Milan Conservatory)
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Group photo of Stoltzman visit and Master Class
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2 - 3 April 2007
Milan Conservatory Master Class Week
with Richard Stoltzman with Performance with the Verdi Orchestra headed by
Professor Luigi Magistrelli 2- 3 April 2007.
Milan, Italy
At this major
Conservatory in Milan, this 2 day event encompassing intensive master classes
and performances featuring noted soloist Richard Stoltzman and a major concert
with the
Verdi orchestra ( Debussy Premiere Rhapsody and Takemizu) held before the
classes took place. Stoltzman listened to 12 advanced students the
Brahms Sonatas, the Rossini Introduction, Theme and Variations, Bernstein
Sonata, Stravinsky 3 Pieces, and the Copland Concerto. Professor Luigi
Magistrelli is Director who made this Master Class event possible, and
responsible for past Conferences and Competitions involving world class players
and teachers.
Richard Stoltzman is known worldwide as a prime soloist and chamber music
artist, having recorded all the major Clarinet literature on several labels and
in demand for tours and Festival events.
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