Klarinet Archive - Posting 000239.txt from 1994/05

From: "Roger J. Shilcock" <mlfl@-----.UK>
Subj: A and B flat bass clarinets
Date: Fri, 13 May 1994 04:48:40 -0400

Dan L:
Wouldn't Mahler have expected German-type bass clarinets? This sabotages your
"authenticity" point, as the sound of a German bass clarinet is very different;
I don't suppose that has changed a lot since his time.
No doubt Bayreuth has had A basses, but I was hoping if someone knew what clef
appears on the parts they actually play.
Roger Shilcock