Mariana Cirne ([log in to unmask]) wrote: >I just joined the list. My name is Mariana, I'm 31, Brazilian (from Rio, >but currently living elsewhere), Welcome. Or should I say "Boa vinda a lista"? (If it's wrong, blame altavista...:-) >and unfortunately not a musician. There are plenty of non- (and failed) musicians on this list. A love of music is all that's really required. >... I myself played the piano, guitar and double bass (which is by far >my favorite instrument), but the never had the discipline to take it >seriously. Same three instruments I became mediocre on myself. >Needless to say, I'm a fan of Gary Karr's - his interpretation of >Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata is simply the best I ever heard. Gary lives in Victoria and I know him quite well; he is a delightful chap. I'll pass on your words to him. >I also have a special fondness for Bottesini, Dragonetti, Haydn's Trumpet >Concerto and all things Bach. Have you heard GK's recording of the first 3 cello suites? You can find details (and sample it) at his web site, www.garykarr.com deryk barker ([log in to unmask], http://www.camosun.bc.ca/~dbarker)