Klarinet Archive - Posting 000134.txt from 1995/09

From: Bernd Bruegmann <bruegman@-----.DE>
Subj: Re: would you recommend the following sonatas?
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 03:40:35 -0400

Thanks for your response!

> You know, I think the best way to decide whether to work them up or not is to
> go to a local music library and listen to them. Most major universitites
> have them, and you can check the LP or CD out and listen to it right there in
> the library.
>
> I know it's expensive to go out and buy all that music, so that is the least
> expensive way I can think of to get a feel for each piece.

Of course, I completely agree.

I should have mentioned it in my original post: I haven't found a library
around here that offers more than the most common clarinet music.
Just moved here, so there is still hope ...

By the way, I haven't seen a single German library that let's you play the
records right there. When I was at Syracuse University, NY, I did enjoy
the library's collection of records (and record players) and sheet music,
but even there the collection included only about 1/5 of the material in
Brymer's list.

> I think other
> subscribers will agree that music is very subjective. Play what YOU like!!

Definitely. Nevertheless I think verbal comments may serve as a good starting
point, and sometimes I am just curious about what others like.

Bernd