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Classical Notes: January 13, 2010 Archive
Low Cal Beethoven
Posted at 12:34 AM on January 13, 2010
by Ward Jacobson
Filed under: Ludwig van Beethoven, Musician stories, Programs
It was common practice in Beethoven's day to arrange large scale works for smaller forces. After all, getting to the concert hall wasn't always possible, so this allowed amateur musicians to experience great music right in their homes.
Beethoven's assistant, Ferdinand Ries arranged the "Eroica" Symphony for piano quartet, and you'll hear an exclusive performance by the Mozart Piano Quartet, recorded live last July at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival in Northern Germany.
Stay up late tonight for our weekly Euro Classic - just after midnight (12:05am, Thursday).
Are we in danger of losing Burt Hara?
Posted at 1:43 PM on January 13, 2010
by Alison Young
Filed under: In the media, Musician stories
Clarinetist Stanley Drucker retired from the New York Philharmonic last year to huge fanfare since he had been playing magnificently with the band for 60 years.
How can one replace a legend? Well, the NY Phil has had a tough time, so after many rounds of auditions they are now inviting Principal Clarinetists from around the country to sit in with the Phil - though they don't want anyone to know who they are.
None-the-less, our very own Minnesota Orchestra Principal Burt Hara was a real stand-out in a recent concert and got a write up in the Times.
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