Klarinet Archive - Posting 000373.txt from 1995/12

From: HAASER@-----.JHUAP
Subj: More Messiah (fwd)
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:37:00 -0500

Forwarded message:
>
> Well, we've established that there are several arrangements of Messiah. Now
> who can tell me the history or lineage of the edition I'm forced to play
> year after year?
>
> It is printed by G. Schirmer, and states:
>
> The MESSIAH
> composed by
> G. F. HANDEL
> Edited by E. Prout
>
> It calls for extensive forces, 2s of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
> horn,... Seems to be the standard version for public sing-along with
> orchestra performances in the Baltimore/D.C. area.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve