Klarinet Archive - Posting 000234.txt from 1996/08

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Rossini: Intro., Theme & Var.
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 11:15:40 -0400

Jim,
The clarinet/piano edition I have is from Oxford University Press
(edited by David Glazer). Have you checked with them (in New York City)
to see if they offer an orchestration? Incidentally, the piece IS in
public domain, so if you feel like making an arrangement for yourself
(it's only five parts!-just string orchestra), not only will you save a
heck of alot of money but it'll be good musical practice for you too. Oh,
while you're at it, check with Kalmus in Florida. They always have lots
of cheap editions and might just have this one because it's PD.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, James Lytthans wrote:

> I am scheduled to perform the Rossini "Introduction, Theme and
> Variations" with my symphony next Spring, and was astonished to find that
> the score and orchestral parts are only available on rental from Schirmer
> for the (gag!) sum of $290.00 for one performance! Not that I really
> want to cheat Schirmer of it's booty (Lord knows Rossini doesn't get a
> single sou, or is it lire?), but does anyone know of another source for
> this piece. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Jim Lytthans
> Anaheim, CA
> (lytthans@-----.net)
>