Klarinet Archive - Posting 000751.txt from 1997/03

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: A. Messager Question
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 1997 08:41:14 -0500

Jerry,
I know of no "urtext" for this piece but I have seen it in several
editions, including a couple of French ones (and they should know) and ALL
have the ending in the Stubbins book. The other one is a cute idea (if one
can nail double-high c's). Maybe I'll try it next time I perform the
piece. Since it IS a showpiece anyway, I see no reason not to shmaltz it
up and go for the super high note, original version or no.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Fri, 21 Mar 1997, Jerry Korten wrote:

> I have heard the conclusion of the Solo De Concours by Messager played
> differently on different occasions and I'm wondering what was actually
> written.
>
> I have the Stubbins book and the last five bars are G4, C3 tied, C3, C2, C2,
> C. Some people I have heard play this G4, C4 tied, C3, C2, C2, C. Is there an
> "Urtext" that somebody has which they can site as a definitive version?
>
>
> Jerry Korten
> NYC
>