Harold was a great teacher and human being. His approach to music, which stressed something he termed "never taking the was way out," is a way of studying that I think about to this day. My studies in tonal harmony and counterpoint with him are memories I will always cherish: the old house in Brooklyn, the ancient (but in tune) piano in the music room, and his approach to music that made you grasp a musical zeitgeist that was something akin to what the talmud must be for rabbinical scholars (who can forget his introduction to the Tristan Chord, twinkle in the eye). He had a real ability to convey to a student that great music is an equation of the human will and hard work plus the blood, sweat, and tears of many gifted musicians through the centuries. His connection to Berg and Schoenberg was intense and I always imagined that somehow his teacher, Josef Schmid, had passed this on to him through personal knowledge of their methods.
Oh what a beautiful tribute to my father, Joel. ❤Thank you so much. Your words really capture the essence of him, his spirit, and he way in which music was completely interconnected with his soul.
Lovely. this reminds me of her dad, who I had the pleasure of hearing and meeting in Jersey years back. What a kind man. So glad the gift continues! Go Robin! Go Big Galut!
I see a masters thesis in music here. The thesis would try to appreciate all the separate little movements in it. Like “Pictures at an Exhibition”, this 13 minute piece has a journey in it, for sure. // It seems like a wonderful friend, that I will cherish as long as we have TH-cam. The structure fascinates me. Thanks. What a wild ride!
This looks (and sounds a bit) like an Eb? I've tried to bend some on an Eb with very little success. Can this score be purchased somewhere? (Guess I should search before asking.) Stunning, by the way.
@@RobinSeletskyClarinet Omg Robin! I'm Dorothy Nepola's daughter (from Ct) - I just saw your name here & it blew my mind!! I hope you & your sister are happy & well & send you both love!! xx❤
Harold was a great teacher and human being. His approach to music, which stressed something he termed "never taking the was way out," is a way of studying that I think about to this day. My studies in tonal harmony and counterpoint with him are memories I will always cherish: the old house in Brooklyn, the ancient (but in tune) piano in the music room, and his approach to music that made you grasp a musical zeitgeist that was something akin to what the talmud must be for rabbinical scholars (who can forget his introduction to the Tristan Chord, twinkle in the eye). He had a real ability to convey to a student that great music is an equation of the human will and hard work plus the blood, sweat, and tears of many gifted musicians through the centuries. His connection to Berg and Schoenberg was intense and I always imagined that somehow his teacher, Josef Schmid, had passed this on to him through personal knowledge of their methods.
Oh what a beautiful tribute to my father, Joel. ❤Thank you so much. Your words really capture the essence of him, his spirit, and he way in which music was completely interconnected with his soul.
Lovely. this reminds me of her dad, who I had the pleasure of hearing and meeting in Jersey years back. What a kind man. So glad the gift continues! Go Robin! Go Big Galut!
Hey Thanks! Yeah, my Dad was one of a kind
Hi Robin, this is wonderful! What a great piece and great performance.
I am speechless! What a master of masters!
Thank you so much. Yes his playing, and esp his compositions are such great contributions to the klezmer clarinet world
I see a masters thesis in music here. The thesis would try to appreciate all the separate little movements in it. Like “Pictures at an Exhibition”, this 13 minute piece has a journey in it, for sure. // It seems like a wonderful friend, that I will cherish as long as we have TH-cam. The structure fascinates me. Thanks. What a wild ride!
E D A … simple lol :)
Thank you Rob for your insights and impressions into this piece and performance that is very dear to my heart.
This looks (and sounds a bit) like an Eb? I've tried to bend some on an Eb with very little success. Can this score be purchased somewhere? (Guess I should search before asking.) Stunning, by the way.
Thanks. It's a regular Bb clarinet. Parts will be available for sale at some point in the future.
I'd be happy to be 1st in line to buy a copy. And to work it to performance level.
Ok, great! Will keep you posted. I'm really glad you like it.
Will do.
@@RobinSeletskyClarinet Omg Robin! I'm Dorothy Nepola's daughter (from Ct) - I just saw your name here & it blew my mind!! I hope you & your sister are happy & well & send you both love!! xx❤