Re: Re: San Francisco Youth Orchestra Concert


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Posted by Chuck Jackson on May 21, 2001 at 21:11:20:

In Reply to: Re: San Francisco Youth Orchestra Concert posted by Richard on May 21, 2001 at 19:38:15:

As a student of old recordings, I am amazed at the overall level of playing that existed back to the early 20's. I think we lose sight of the fact that there were monster players in those days. Not to denigrate the youth of today, who are, indeed, fabulous players, but the cats playing in bygone days were fabulous. AND REMEMBER THIS!!!!! they didn't have the luxury of re-takes. Everything was laid down once. Try to mentally envision that and see how much you have got to be on the ball. Let us not lose sight of the past!!!!! BTW, I have a recording of Beethovens 3'rd conducted by Han's Pfitzer and the BPO that is the best I have ever heard. The year-1928.


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