Patrick Nilsson <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>First it was the clarinet players. Every time they had a forte they lifted
>up their bells over the notestand and Im just curious if this is common
>practice. I know that the clarinet is an instrument that sometimes has
>problems making itself heard in an orchestral forte, but acting like Mr.
>Goodman in a Concert Hall?
If that was Mahler 3 I'm pretty sure that there's an indication in the
score for them to play with the bells up at certain points. I'm sure the
Mahlerians on this would know for sure...
Krishan Oberoi
Providence, RI USA