Klarinet Archive - Posting 000122.txt from 1995/10

From: Lisa Gartrell Yeo <ux403@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: Copland
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 1995 13:06:42 -0400

Sounds like a great idea!! I think many clarinetists would be
interested in this verison.
Lisa Gartrell Yeo

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>A colleague of mine, Julia Heinen, sent a message the other day concerning a ne
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>reduction of the Copland Concerto which I have just completed, to be scored for
>2 pianos and string bass. I think the reduction will work very nicely, with th
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>support of the bass in the lyrical opening (not to mention the slap part in the
>fast section) and the rhythmic intensity of the two pianos. The arrangement
>allows for a lot more activity in the reduction, while not overpowering the
>soloist. It should be able to be done without conductor, provided there is an
>occasional wink or nod from the Piano I performer.
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