He was and yes, they're all bound to have a good professional future. I just felt that the saxophonist "sold" both the instrument and her piece to me. Oh, these competitions.....
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On one hand, they're the only way forward nowadays for people entering the solo musical profession. On the other hand, they're a complete no-no for anyone later in life and so make it all the harder to make in-roads, even if you've got/may have what it takes.
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