Re: [Harp-L] Villa-Lobos at Teatro Amazonas

[Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Roger Gonzales  and many others wrote:

> Robert,
> Why don't you choose to use some type of mic system?  Even if just  
> to help you a small
> amount.  There must be something that will allow you to concentrate  
> on other aspect of the
> concerto and not so much the volume of things.
> Just curious. break a leg.


Classical music as an idiom takes pride in having players perform in  
a hall with good acoustics and no amplification.  If the harmonica is  
capable of playing acoustically with volume and power, then it's sort  
of "step up to the plate."  If we wish our instrument to complete  
with others, we have to prove that it is worthy.

I feel it's an honor to show other orchestral musicians just what the  
harmonica can do and if that makes for more work, well welcome to the  
world.  Harmonica players have nothing to be embarrassed about when  
it comes to our chosen instrument.


harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio
http://www.robertbonfiglio.com