Klarinet Archive - Posting 000318.txt from 1998/02

From: "Joe M. Rankin" <jmrankin@-----.com>
Subj: Cadenza books....
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 1998 21:39:40 -0500

Elizabeth wrote about "Cadenza books". After I had deleted her message,
I remembered finding a book recently with clarinet cadenzas. (I only
found it because I am cleaning out closets to I can sell my house &
build another one). I doubt that she can find a copy. It it titled
FAMOUS CLARINET CADENZAS, selected by Walter C. Schad, from the world's
most famous MASTERPIECES. It was published by Belwin, Inc. in 1928.

No, I didn't buy it in 1928. I'm in my 40's & probably ran across this
book in the sixties or seventies when I was playing lots. It cost a
whopping $1.25!

The PREFACE page has some interesting tips:

1) Don't be in a Hurry.

2) Don't get the first and last Note only. There is something in
between.

3) Start all Trills slowly and increase the volume and speed gradually.

4) Start a Cadenza with a good, solid and decisive attack. This is very
essential. It will clearly indicate to the public and conductor that you
have a great deal of confidence in your ability to perfectly perform as
a Soloist.

5) Don't look for the Notes in the same fashion as trying to find
something in a dark room.

There are several cadenzas included by composers I've never heard of.

You might also check the "Cadenza Study" on page 44 of the Langenus book
number three.

   
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