I can't resist anymore. I must share with you my absolutely true Amahl story.
Many years ago, in a distant life, a number of us were hired from the New England Conservatory to perform in the orchestra for a regional production of this holiday classic. The dress rehearsal was very long and tiring and when we were released the cast was kept for hours more. The next night, we witnessed an unforgettable example of method acting. When Amahl began to sing Mother, Mother, Wake-up, we felt an increasing urgency in his voice. Apparently Mother was so exhausted, she was genuinely asleep on the stage. I wasn't even thinking much about it at first (I must have been worried about my muted low D!!) When our oboe player turned to me and said "OMG she's really asleep." It was pretty amazing to watch her pull herself together - you can't make this stuff up. c >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/30/08 2:05 PM >>> Hans P wrote about Amahl and the Night Visitors: Hello Howard, just play the low D very soft. There will not be any difference. ... At this low note & low dynamic there is no distinction in the sound. The composer either wanted it very soft or did use the con sord. markings only, because it exists (composers often use certain "markings", because they are possible. If it makes sense or not, that́s not a question for them !!!) ********* Ich hoffe that you attention paying are, Howard. After all, Hans hat den Long Call over zwei hundert times gespielt, einschließlich drei times in Amahl, so knows he whereof er spricht. Muss gehn, Kohl ************** Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity& ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/cwilhjelm%40pascack.k12.nj.us _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
