Klarinet Archive - Posting 001307.txt from 1997/09

From: Michael Norsworthy <mnorsworthy@-----.net>
Subj: RE: showpieces!
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 09:01:51 -0400

Frank,

A few things come to mind other than the Weber. How about L. Bassi's Fantasia
on Themes from Rigoletto? Great piece and lots of fun. Also J. Francaix's
Theme and Variations. That's what comes to mind off the top of my head. Good
luck.

Regards,
Michael Norsworthy
mnorsworthy@-----.net

On Monday, September 29, 1997 8:18 AM, Frank Garcia
[SMTP:fgarcia@-----.edu] 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
>
>
>

   
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