Klarinet Archive - Posting 000642.txt from 1997/11

From: Michael Norsworthy <mnorsworthy@-----.net>
Subj: RE: Weber One
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 09:31:18 -0500

The Dodson I believe you can get from Schirmer.
As for the Israel, you have to contact Syracuse University in New York on that
one.

Both are "newer" sounding piece that utilize the clarinet and it ranges of
capabilities to the fullest extent. They are not traditional sounding by any
means and both are very difficult. They are filled with large leaps to and
from every register on the horn much the same of perhaps the Denisov Sonata is.

Israel's piece is almost a play on circus or carnival music. The first
movement uses the saxophones very effectively in this respect and the band
parts themselves are no picnic. Certain sections are every bit as diffiult as
the solo part or perhaps more difficult because you have to play them in unison
with other people.

Both works are very rewarding and show the soloist off to the fullest extent.
My recommendations on both of them.

Best regards,
Michael Norsworthy

On Tuesday, November 18, 1997 9:48 PM, Craig E. G. Countryman [SMTP:cegc=sun
line.net] wrote:
> > How about the Dodson Concerto or the Brian Israel Concerto? Both great
> > pieces.
>
> What are these pieces like and who publishes them Michael?
>
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