Klarinet Archive - Posting 000937.txt from 1997/04

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: LaMonte clarinet?
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 10:38:15 -0400

David,
It was manufactured by Martin Freres (can't do French accent
marks on this program) in Paris. This company went out of business, I
believe, in the '60's or 70's. Their student haorns are quite common and
I have always been favorably impressed with them when I run across a
student playing one. I have one which I rescued
from a pawn shop and have repadded. I think the LaMonte brand was their
better brand, tho I'm not sure. Anyone?

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Tue, 29 Apr 1997, David B. Niethamer wrote:

> Please pardon the cross post. The Richmond Symphony was left a wooden
> clarinet with the marking:
>
> LaMonte
> Paris
>
> Can anyone shed any light on the age and quality of this instrument? The
> wood and keywork were in good shape, though it didn't seem like a world
> class instrument. Any information greatly appreciated.
>
> David
>
> David Niethamer
> Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
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