[CAUT] HT Recital

[Dennis Johnson]

Avery-

If you are wanting to include more "modern" instruments in your 
temperament repertoire, the best advise is not to make a big deal out of 
it.  It doesn't change your responsibility, and ultimately, it's really 
not That big of a deal- at least not quite as big we like to believe.  
As with new things in general, you probably will be surprised exactly 
who notices, who appreciates it most, and also who doesn't.  Avoid 
specific labels if you can.  Labels are almost always confusing and 
incomplete- sometimes even dangerous.  If and when someone is interested 
and ready for a technical discussion concerning the details of our 
craft, they will let you know.  That's just my experience.

I was doing my own style for about 10 years before word finally came out 
about it. This fact made my case stronger than anything I could possibly 
have suggested or advised at the time. It's our job to do what we 
consider to be the best solution for any given piano we are confronted 
with, to take responsibility for that action....  and to try and have 
fun doing it.  

cheers,

dennis johnson
St. Olaf College