Klarinet Archive - Posting 001291.txt from 1997/09

From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: showpieces!
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 22:00:58 -0400

Frank Garcia wrote:

> I am looking for good showpieces. I have always been very considerate of my
> pianists in the past, and thus far have not pursued investigating this type
> of repertoire. But, I am feeling the need to have more "flashy" pieces in
> my arsenal, mostly for encores. My pianists in the past have generally
> loathed the "boom-chuck" accompaniments that these pieces usually have in
> the piano parts.
>
> The question I wish to pose is this. Can anyone suggest clarinet showpieces
> that have a reasonably interesting piano part; preferably one that
> demonstrates the pianist's abilities as much as the clarinetist's? I am
> totally green in this area of repertoire, so any suggestions will be warmly
> received. Thank you in advance.
>
> Frank Garcia

Try Weber's Grand Duo Concertant.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD
deerich@-----.net