Klarinet Archive - Posting 001296.txt from 1998/05

From: "line ringuette" <lringuet@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Argento's "To be sung..."
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 21:46:48 -0400

Hello there!

I have been looking for another chamber piece for the combination of
clarinet, high (sop) voice, and piano; and recently came across some
postings on Dominick Argento's "To be sung upon the water". I have
searched on sneezy, and from the positive remarks about the piece, I think
I might want to try it. I have never heard the piece before so, naturally,
I do have a few question:

1) what are the technical requirements for the clarinetist? Is it in the
Bartok "Contrasts" range? Can someone briefly tell me what to expect?
2) how manageable is it for the pianist and singer. Is it a piece that
only a virtuoso can pull off, or is it within the reach of a very good
singer and pianist?
3) Is there a good recording available?

Thanks for any help you can provide!!! :)
Line
lringuet@-----.net

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