David Bohls - John Williams' Concerto for Horn - Angelus

David Bohls, Horn; Susan Wass, Piano...This is a recording from a recital I did. This piece is AMAZING and VERY DIFFICULT!!! It was written by John Williams for Dale Clevenger and premiered by Mr. Clevenger with the Chicago Symphony in 2003.

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[selaromyar]

Yes, she might be a wonderful fully talented pianist, that tried her best to perform the piano part, but I am too much of a purist and every note that was put on the page is to be played, if not then with more practice it can be performed. Would you have dropped and edited out the high notes or the pedal notes in Haydn's 1st or 2nd concerti? Or have edited out the "hummed" chords in Weber's Horn Concertino? Because it was to hard? So with practice makes perfect. Yes, have payed it.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar At the risk of perpetuating this any further, I would like to address your most recent statement. I did not say that she or I were not purists. I myself, and my accompanist, like all serious musicians, have tremendous respect for "the music". I agree that I would not leave anything out of a serious work. Everything is in its appointed place for a reason and everything serves a very specific purpose...especially with the solo part or in a solo piano work.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar However, you and I both know that there are times when some "editing" is necessary! We have all done it when accompanying performers. We play as much of the BACKGROUND music AS WRITTEN as possible to help establish the mood, character, and style of the piece and work to support the solo line as it is being played. I am very happy with the job that my accompanist did. She obviously helped me portray the music in a way that was was clear and easy to interpret.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar This is the goal of any performance! We all want to do justice to the piece of music and I feel that we did. I am upset because I felt that you attacked her character with you first statement. "Next time get a pianist that plays every note, not just the easiest ones." Really? Is that necessary. There are lots of others ways to say that you noticed some of differences in her performance instead of assuming that she only does the "bare minimum". You don't even know her.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar How can you accurately speak on how she prepares or performs. Do you her commitment schedule? Do you know what else she was working on at the time? I would venture to say, "no"! This right here is my biggest beef with social media sites like this. People can make ridiculous statements about anything, everything, or anyone without any kind of accountability. I know that I would have said something like, "I think that the pianist may have left a note or two out, but wonderful job

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar This way you get your point across without attacking someone you have no knowledge of. There is nothing wrong with being honest. Being able to take criticism well is a skill that we all need to master, myself included! However, there is a clear line between offering helpful criticism and being rude. While I understand your point and can appreciate and respect your point of view, I feel that the later portion of your statement crossed that line.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar I think that it is wonderful that you have an opinion. However, please be more careful when sharing it. Have you played this accompaniment? Do you truly know how difficult it is to perform it? I have played piano for several years and know that it would take me a lifetime to even begin to come close to the fantastic job that Mrs. Wass did. I am grateful for her talent and time. Again, thank you for your time and kind words.

[1frenchhorn1]

@selaromyar Thank you for the compliments! I TRULY appreciate you taking the time to listen to my recording! It is a FANTASTIC piece of music! It was privilege to be able to play it. However, I do not appreciate the remarks directed at my accompanist. She is an UNBELIEVABLY talented musician and a magnificent pianist. It was a pleasure to be able to share this with her! I am so very grateful for her efforts on this piece. It is VERY difficult and I am indebted to her for taking it on.

[selaromyar]

Marvelous, beautiful and mystically sonorus about Mr. Bohls' playing. To bad the pianist cut some things out to make easier, next time get a pianist that plays everynote, not just the easiest ones.

[GGbreizh]

@sfrenchhorn07 There is one, performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Leonard Slatkin).