Klarinet Archive - Posting 000548.txt from 1998/07

From: Mark Bradley <markb@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Mozart Concerto, KV 622
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 21:40:02 -0400

Hello to all...

I am hoping that for next year's solo evaluation I will be able to do a
level 6 piece, and I have been putting a lot of thought into my choice.

The level 6 solos that I have been looking at are Grand Duo Concertant
(Weber), Sonata (Poulenc), Sonata (Harvey), and Concert for Clarinet and
Orchestra/Piano, KV 622 (Mozart). My favorite by far of all of these
pieces is the Mozart Concerto. The first time I looked at this piece a
few months ago, I thought there was no way I would ever be able to
perform it for NYSSMA until at least my senior year, and didn't look at
it until about 3 weeks ago. During CYM I started to look through it and
lately I have been studying it much more, so now it seems like a very
plausible choice. The edition I have been looking at is the one edited
by Simeon Bellison. In the latest issue of the Clarinet, there just
happened to be that in-depth article about the Concerto, which is great
for me. I think I will purchase the G. Schirmer edition. I wanted
something that didn't have too many editorial markings (rules out the
Bellison). I also was not worried with the efforts to reconstruct the
original basset part, since the performance need not be the most
contemporary reconstruction. When I get more into the history of this
piece I may purchase one of the newer editions but at this point, I
don't need it. Also the G. Schirmer edition is very inexpensive.

I really love this piece and I think, given the amount of time I have,
that I could have the 2 movements necessary for a level 6 rating (I'll
have to check the manual) in time for the festival next May. Still,
I'll have to have someone listen to me critically so that I do not get
myself into a situation where this piece will not be ready.

I really find the history behind the Concerto interesting so if you
haven't already, read that article in The Clarinet. Now the purpose of
this message: What is your favorite edition of the Mozart Concerto KV
622 and why?

Well I will get back to practicing. Thanks for everyone's help and (or)
interest.
Mark

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