Klarinet Archive - Posting 000472.txt from 1997/07

From: Nicholas Yuk Sing Yip <nyip@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: OPERA!
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 17:55:55 -0400

On Tue, 15 Jul 1997, Jacqueline Eastwood wrote:

> 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
>
>
The whole opera is kind of a long blow, but I do not think that he would
not take and use the whole opera. Any part of it would be fitting in
between.