Klarinet Archive - Posting 000794.txt from 1997/11

From: Gary_VanCott@-----.com
Subj: Walter Mourant's "Pied Piper" (was Re: Pops piece needed!)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 18:06:32 -0500

I really love the recording I have of this piece . Someday I will have to
buy it. It is available from the American Composers Alliance in NYC. It is
for clarinet and string orchestra (possibly with a harp). It has not a
razzle dazzle showpiece, but a beautiful (and all too brief) melodic work.
It is on the George McDonald CD with the Copland and Finzi Concertos. I
think it goes particularly well with the Finzi.

Gary Van Cott
Las Vegas, NV
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Conrad Josias wrote:
Jonathan,
Although I only heard it once, I was very impressed with Walter
Mourant's "Pied Piper" for clarinet and orchestra.
While the following composition does not fit your immediate
orchestra requirement, I mention it for future reference because it was
one of the most rewarding pieces I have performed. I refer to Morton
Gould's "Derivations" for clarinet and stage (jazz) band.
Connie