Klarinet Archive - Posting 000467.txt from 1997/07

From: Jacqueline Eastwood <eastwooj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: OPERA!
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 16:09:28 -0400

On Mon, 14 Jul 1997, Nicholas Yuk Sing Yip wrote:

> > I have decided upon an Opera based suite. I am looking to arrange three
> > different selections, fast-slow-fast. So far I have decided upon
> > Smetana's "Dance of the Comedians" from The Bartered Bride as one of the
> > fast sections. I am having a real problem locating a slow movement
> > however.
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions of something for the slow movement, or
> > suggestions in general? I was looking for something from a tragic opera
> > specifically so that it would provide more contrast with the outer
> > movements.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -----------------
> > Craig Countryman
> > cegc@-----.net
> > http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/1711
> >
> For an Opera that works as a slow and completely contratsing movement,
> try La Traviata by Verdi. I have always liked that piece. I think that
> would fit nicely between the Bartered Bride and Dance of the Comedians.
> On an off note, my fingers are working better, consdering I am double-
> jointed.How was clarinetfest? I hope you enjoyed it! See ya in Columbus,Ohio.
>
> cheers!
> nyip@-----.edu
>
The whole opera? That's one heck of a long blow!

One section out of Traviata would suit the Eb quite nicely, I think (as it
was already orchestrated for C in the original part): the "Brindisi"
section from the first movement (it's famous; you'll recognize it when
you find it in the score!). For a slow section, try the aria "Un Bel Di"
from Madama Butterfly (last act, I believe, and also famous).

Jacqueline Eastwood
University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
eastwooj@-----.edu