Klarinet Archive - Posting 000514.txt from 1996/07

From: Michael Thrasher <mt0003@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Senior Recital
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 1996 17:56:37 -0400

On Fri, 26 Jul 1996, Dana... ... ... wrote:

> I would also like to have some advice on something totally different.
> I plan to have a senior recital next semester (in March hopefully)
> and have finally finished deciding on what pieces I would like to
> play. The list is:
>
> Petite Piece...Claude Debussy
> Fantasie-Caprice...Charles Lefebvre
> Scherzo Brillante...Paul Jeanjean
> Sonata...Francis Poulenc
>
> Does anyone out there have any advice pertaining to these pieces? I
> have been having trouble "tracking" down a recording in our
> university library for the Jeanjean piece. Anyone know of any good
> recordings? and how to get them? Also with the Jeanjean piece what
> is a good tempo? I am not sure what to take it at.

Usually the best place to look when seeking a specific clarinet recording is
Richard Gilbert's book A Clarinetist's Discography III, published in
1991. Two earlier editions appeared in 1972 and 1975. The author
includes short biographies of major clarinet players and a list of record
publishers with addresses. The introduction states: "This publication
combines both of the earlier volumes plus all new material since 1975 and
is intended to be a complete LP and CD listing of solo clarinet
recordings plus a comprehensive listing of 78's."

Michael Thrasher