Klarinet Archive - Posting 001059.txt from 1997/08

From: Gary Young <gyoung@-----.com>
Subj: RE: Introduction
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 13:44:32 -0400

Sarah,

Your posting reminds me of how special the Saint-Saens Sonata is to all of
us here in Wisconsin. When Saint-Saens visited Wisconsin in the late 19th
century (a visit little noted in reputable sources), he happened upon the
redoubtable University of Wisconsin marching band rehearsing before a game.
The result is the first theme of the first movement, which everyone who
knows the tune will recognize as "On Wisconsin!". Saint-Saens privately
referred to this piece, in fact, as the "Badger Sonata."

Gary Young
Madison, Wisconsin

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From: benevolent1@-----.com]
Subject: Re: Introduction

One solo that I have had a lot of luck with is the Saint-Saens Sonate.
It is really pretty, and it can show off some really fine musicianship,
as well as a bit of technicality. I happened to be lacking a bit in the
whole technical thing, so it really was fine for me. If your strength is
a combination of music and technique, try (as I think Craig has
mentioned) either of the Weber Concertos. I happen to really love the
first (the second and third movements in particular), as I am working on
it right now, but the second one is really nice as well. Enjoy your
Junior year of high school, it was my most challenging so far, as well as
my most rewarding.

Have fun!

Sarah