Klarinet Archive - Posting 000276.txt from 1994/03

From: "Dr. Ronald P. Monsen" <RPMONS00@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Schumann Op 78
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 1994 09:47:08 -0500

I think that the metronome marks were added at a later date--and from my
own experience as well as what other clarinetist do--both recorded and in
the "flesh" 80 to the crotchet does seem a bit "stodgey". The last move-
ment I do a little under the marked tempo--save some room at the end.
I feel several sections in two rather than four. It is interesting to
hear what 'cellists do with this piece.

Just a few random thoughts. Glad to see we are still out there.

Ron Monsen