Re: GG's orthodox interpretations

[Lindsey Orcutt <lindseyo@aracnet.com>]

On Fri, 22 Jan 1999, Jeremy Smith wrote:

> trombonist I think I can speak about his interpretation of the Hindemeth
> Trombone sonata.  In my experience, the interpretation is somewhat
> unorthodox.  I say 'somewhat' because it's not unorthodox in an alarming
> way, like (say) the Mozart Fantasy in D Minor or the Apassionata.  Just
> given the usual GG treatment: a little slower, a little more staccato,
> etc.  I'm thinking in particular of the 3rd Movement, which is usually
> played with a lot of gusto (Swashbuckler!), but GG's performance is
> measured and seems to plod a bit.  

I could be wrong, but I was always under the impression that GG played the
stuff he really liked reeeallly sssllooowww so as to savor the music's
qualities longer. In Hindemith's case (particularly this one: believe it
or not, this flute player has actually heard the Hinde trombone sonata!
The flute sonata's a gem too, for any of you who've not heard it!!! But I
digress...) I believe Glenn had a particular fondness for him. I'm a real
fan of Glenn's Hindemith piano sonatas.

-Lindsey Orcutt
lindseyo@aracnet.com