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...example of Joel's tremendous talent as a vocalist/instrumentalist/composer. From the slow, ballad-like start to the well-rhythmed second section, to the rapid, light-rock middle of the song, Joel controls all the elements of his music as he reminisces about high-school days. Amidst a superb clarinet melody and the fantastic saxophone that Richie Cannata always adds to Billy Joel's music, "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" remains brilliant...
...King of Swing won't be in Boston, but he could be right in the proverbial, cliche-worn living room if you switch on channel 2 at 8 p.m. this Tuesday night. In Performance at Wolf Trap features the legendary Benny Goodman blowing sweetly on his clarinet, a must for jazz buffs...
...couple years bumped into me the other day right outside Elsie's. "My big brother's taken up the piano," he told me. "He wants to be a concert pianist." In the past five years, big brother has taken up the sax, the cello, the flute and the clarinet. A combination of mediocre talent and slim job pickins had prompted a quick and tragic end to one instrumental fascination after another. Given this unfortunate history, I couldn't figure out why big brother decided to take a stab at the piano. "Well, this time he says he's really committed...
...piece is a good introduction to the unusual musical world of Strauss, although I don't know how much of the real flavor actually comes through in a chamber transcription. Beethoven's "Kakadu" Variation for Piano Trio, Yehudi Wyner's Serenade (1958) for seven instruments and Brahms' Quintet for clarinet and strings Op. 115 will also be done. The concert is Sunday at 4 p.m. at Jordan Hall in Boston. Call 266-1492 for info and subscription tickets...
...Musical Offering by J. S. Bach," at King's Chapel, Sunday at 5 p.m., features performances on original instruments at baroque pitch with early tunings. Again in Jordan Hall, the NEC Faculty Chamber Music series begins on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The varied program includes Mozart's Trio for Clarinet and Piano, K. 498 and Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello. For info about any of these NEC concerts call...