Klarinet Archive - Posting 001072.txt from 1997/08

From: benevolent1@-----.com
Subj: Saint-Saens Sonata Story
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 18:21:41 -0400

That is so cool! Unfortunately, I worked up the piece before I learned
of the value of researching the history of them. I just can't get over
what a neat little story that is. The first movement has always been my
favorite, and I just can't get it out of my mind when someone plays or
hums it (like my friends do when they want to annoy me). This is
something that us really neat-o people in Texas have never heard. I
can't express my gratitude for you giving me the story behind it. Thank
you ever so much.

Sarah

On Mon, 25 Aug 1997 12:44:32 -0500 Gary Young <gyoung@-----.com> writes:
>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]
>Sent: Sunday, August 24, 1997 7:19 PM
>To: klarinet@-----.us
>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
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