dps@omsvax.UUCP (Dave Schneider) (05/15/84)
For the Karl Haas fans in the net mines: The May edition of his "Story of the Concerto" series concerned itself with the late 19th century violin concerto and the idea of the violin master as composer (Wienawski, etc). However, I didn't get a clear idea of what the contribution (to the idea of the concerto) of these works were. Was it only the technical expertise (as violinists) and showmanship of these pieces? Did they contribute nothing in the way of structure/form (or freedom therefrom), or explore new tonalities, or .... ? I have to admit that K. H. sometimes skims along the surface, and I'm afraid this is an example. Can you help with the depth? Dave Schneider "Celebrate Gregory (the Pope) to Gould (Morton)"