Dear Professor Matlick and listers, I whole heartedly agree with the observation Dr. Matlick made regarding Froydis Wekre's live performances. I had the privilege to perform in the Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble accompanying her in a performance of Strauss I in 1992. Her performance was BOLD and intoxicating. I had never before, nor since, heard Strauss I played with such drive and emotion. If the opportunity arises to hear her live you absolutely must go!
Take care, Nicholas Jones PLU '96 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eldon Matlick Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 7:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Hornlist] "Totally Worthless" ...snip Personally, I can forgive minor technical flaws in a performance if the music is honest and sound musical ideas are presented. One of the best proponents of this philosophy is Froydis Wekre. In performance, she bares her soul and takes musical chances. It is a thrill ride for the hornist. To me, this is the essence of playing. While her recordings are beautiful, you learn much more from seeing her perform live. Total commitment to the music is the essence of her performance. ...snip Sincerely, Eldon Matlick ===== Dr. Eldon Matlick, Horn Professor, University of Oklahoma Principal Hornist, OK City Philharmonic 500 W Boyd Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-4093 off. (405) 325-7574 fax UMI Educational Artist http://music.ou.edu/divisions/applied/horn/studio.html __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/nicholas%40chemistry.monta na.edu _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org