Word: clarineting
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...whether the theme was actually written by Haydn or by his student Ignaz Pleyel. Regardless of the nature of his piece's thematic roots, Brahms effectively unearthed a simple, hymn-like melody and molded it into an intricately layered set of variations. Even if the talents of the oboe, clarinet, flute and bassoon players did receive the spotlight in most of the theme's airy permutations, the constant alteration of the string players' style-from pizzicato to spiccato to longer, lyrical bowstrokes--carried the listener through the eight variations and finale, all executed with swift precision under Silverstein's direction...
...first piece on the program was the Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, featuring the winner of the orchestra's concerto competition, Jonathan Russell '00. The orchestra jumped right into the traditional long intro to Mozart's Concerto while Russell--a dark figure--was silhouetted against the stage lights. After he awaited the long introduction, with one swaying motion Russell presented himself clearly with the unique and melodious tone of the clarinet. Sixteenth-note runs effortlessly double-tongued in this Allegro, Russell had complete control over his instrument, fingers moving rapidly yet delicately on the keys. Sixteenth run after sixteenth...
...equally pleasing experience watching such energetic faces and talented musicians. Loud cheers and an enthusiastic orchestra complemented Russell as he came out for a second curtain call. Happily, Russell slightly tripped over the harp on the way back to the front of the stage, only to fumble with his clarinet while trying to receive a multitude of bouquets. With a third curtain call, Russell went backstage with a wild cheer resonating in his ears from the audience, passers-by declaring their membership to the "Jonathan Russell Fan Club...
...aura of the music, chords that take their origins from unknown places that only the orchestra seemed to know. However, Joe Levin `98, changed the mood by performing a fast and striking flute solo with the orchestra providing major dynamic contrast. Playing off Levin's solo was a long clarinet scherzo, shrieking through technically challenging runs in some kind of frantic war dance, stopping for moments to provide a melodious peace, only to gradually build up more tension into crazy clarinet runs, successfully demonstrated by Dan Schneider...
...also taking Music 51, which is intense theory stuff," says Jacob E. Fleming '01, who plays the clarinet. "I wanted something a little more performance-oriented...