When composers look for important voices among the family of wind instruments, they come away, more often than not, with a clarinet. It has many colors. Its acoustical presence makes it a good public speaker. It can sing simply or be complicated on demand. But there is something else: an ambiguous quality, a hint of delicious sourness that says to the listener, “You think I’m playing flat, but I’m not.”
Monday, June 2, 2008
Clarinet in the New York Times
Bernard Holland opines about the clarinet in this concert review for the New York Times. The review discusses a recent chamber music concert including Bartok's Contrasts and Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, with clarinetist Martin Fröst. Holland writes:
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Reading Bernard Holland's take on the clarinet, it reminded me of a recent concert I attended. The way he describes the clarinet's versatility, its ability to speak to the audience, and the hint of complexity resonates with the experience I had. It made me think about the precision and depth needed in my legal studies. Just like the clarinet's varied tones, I imagine a custom law dissertation writing service offering tailored support for the intricacies of legal academia, ensuring a harmonious academic journey.
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