Klarinet Archive - Posting 000168.txt from 1996/06

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Finzi Bagatelles
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:48:06 -0400

Bill Fogle wrote:

>I'd like to hear from anyone who has had success (enjoyed) playing these
>bagatelles unaccompanied. I'm trying to read through them, and I'm having
>trouble connecting the dots. Does anyone have suggestions/experiences?

Bill,

My teacher was John Denman when I was at the University of Arizona. He,
being British, presented his students with many pieces by British
composers, Finzi being one of them.

Unlike, Nate, I liked the Bagatelles from the start. I think Nate is
right, however, in that you should hear the piece with the piano; it makes
more sense that way.

By the way, the word bagatelle means trifle. So deal with the piece lightly!

Steve.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu