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Originally Posted by HoosierDaddy  It's hard to believe this thread is anything but a positive take on one of the world's greatest trumpet players. |
There are a couple of people on this thread with differning points of view having an intelligent discussion about a performance of the Haydn. I find no irony in the fact that those involved in a civil discussion are also the ones who more or less make their real identities known. I offered an unpopular opinion, but I didn't take a cheap shot while hiding in anonymity.
Anyone as well known and in such a prominent position is going to have supporters and detractors. If he were principal of the Syracuse Symphony, we wouldn't be having this discussion (apologies George Coble, my first teacher and a great musician, not to mention a former member of the NYP). Uniform opinions are not a good thing--it leads to conformity. The world would be a very boring place if everyone idolized and wanted to sound like one person.
Opposing opinions, if offered in a correct environment, are a good thing. It's why we try to play for as many people as possible before taking an audition. We don't get anywhere by whitewashing. And don't worry, I didn't come to your house and kick your dog, I only said that I wasn't a fan of Phil Smith's musical sensibilities.
Part of my point is that I don't care for PS's Haydn. My other point is that no one is beyond criticism, and criticism is good when done in a constructive manner. I may have been blunt in my first post on this thread, but I think I've made some decent points that even someone who doesn't agree with me could at least give reasonable consideration to.
-Jimi