Klarinet Archive - Posting 000254.txt from 1995/08

From: Lisa Gartrell Yeo <ux403@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: Copland Concerto
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 1995 16:11:48 -0400

>
>I was wondering what other clarinetists do when they compete or perform
>the Copland Concerto. Do you play memorized? With music?
>
>I had the opportunity to perform the work with orchestra last November.
>However, since we used cuts (to save the orchestral string players some
>grief), I used music. What is the appropriate prcedure regarding the use
>of music in the 20th century works? I have never seen the Copland
>performed live, so I don't know what other clarinetists do.
>
>Also, what about a work like the Nielsen or Corigliano Concerto? With or
>without music?
>
>Thanks in advance for all responses!
>
>Devin Tau
>
>

Devin,

I have seen clarinetists perform with and without music when they play
concertos. It seems to be a bit more common to play with music when the
work is 20th century. However, I have seen the Copland played from
memory (Stolzman). Do whatever seems right to you, but when you use
music, try not to seem "glued" to the score. I have had some
scary experiences playing from memory, and I must confess that I am less
confident about doing it now.
Good luck,

Lisa Gartrell Yeo

PS I am doing the Copland in January and will probably use music.