Klarinet Archive - Posting 001123.txt from 1997/10

From: Composer16@-----.com
Subj: Re: Buffet Festivals
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 11:41:19 -0500

In a message dated 97-10-26 01:43:29 EST, you write:

<< LeBlanc (France - Student line: Vito) also offers a variety of Bb=20
Clarinet. Their top of the line is the "Opus" with their "Concerto" and=20
"@-----. >>

I must say that I have to disagree with that remark. The opus and the
Concerto are the exact same horn, acoustic wise. The opus just has a lot=
of
fancy gizmos that some people can do without. However, the Concerto has =
a
more lyrical tone quality, and is more flexible. It sounds great in
orchestras, on down to jazz bands. i use my Concerto for orchestra, band=
,
and jazz band. And i've always got good comments on how they loved the
sound. The Opus is more for the strictly orchestral clarinettist. So, f=
or
my interests, and what I do, the Concerto works for me.
Chris