| Dave,
Y'know what? As I look back I think that I could play the first two thirds of everything from the Arbans in high School but it wasn't until I got with Vacchiano and Broiles that I can say I almost finished it. I still haven't played through all of the Art of Phrasing and I'll be damned if I still can't through the last Norma variation on one breath. Arrgh! Like Annie, I'm not there yet but I'm gonna get there someday!
What can I say about Vacchiano that I haven't already said? That sound was a powerful influence on my development as was his personality. I thank G-d I was able to study four years (!) with him.
ML |