bloke wrote:Here's a pic of the "Haydn" thing...Some bloke was conducting. That "big-headed" viola guy was on sabbatical from the Cleveland Orchestra. I forgot his name...Does anyone recognize him?
Based on what I know (and what I see), I think you should be grateful that your daughter takes after her mother.
Rick "thinking any kid of Joe and Debbie got a double dose of musical talent but only one dose of good looks" Denney
bloke wrote:... I remember the "professional" clarinetist and flautist totally blowing their entrances in that "ping-pong" section, and my daughter (with that fast scale passage followed by that "hee-haw" figure...right before the orchestral legato melody) came in perfectly in spite of all that and saved the orchestra's (_!_). Needless to say, I was proud of her.
And rightly so! Oboe's not an easy instrument to play (at all, let alone well) -- sounds like she's very talented.
Jonathantuba wrote:... as a tubist you do get respect from other members of the orchestra (even the violins) once they realize you are a REAL musician and not just one of the those noisy brass players.
That's exactly right -- and the same should go in the other direction, too. If you hear someone in one of the other sections doing a great job, it doesn't hurt to let them know.
"Don't take life so serious, son. It ain't nohow permanent." -- Pogo (via Walt Kelly)
bloke wrote: I didn't inherit any of their good looks directly, but may have passed some of them on down the line...
Having visited you a couple of times, I know you made a truly selfless gesture to take none of those good looks for yourself.
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Joe Baker, who, before losing weight, bore more than a little resemblence to the unattractive fellow shown in bloke's post, can boast of similar - er - generosity....
Take it as the complement that it was most likely intended. I love that Overature to Candide and also the Candide Suite. Now I am going to be thinking of that part all night....
Steve
