July 11, 2025
Today, I allowed Nancy to share a bit before I conclude the blog. As I listened to the Sergie Rachmaninoff “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,” I was mesmerized by the impeccable technique and profound emotional phrasing. It was the technical ability that I had always longed for on the saxophone and bassoon. For years, I had taught my saxophone and clarinet students that tone and expression were as important as technique. Yet, I knew it was such a gift…