Klarinet Archive - Posting 000289.txt from 1998/09

From: Kimberly_E_Smith <kesmith@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Orchestral works
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 07:59:30 -0400

I have played bass clarinet in a local orchestra for the past two
years. I really enjoyed playing Mahler's 1st Symphony. You'll have to
switch instruments several times during the piece, but it's really great.

Kimberly Smith

On Wed, 9 Sep 1998, Dodgshun family wrote:

> Our youth orchestra conductor is starting to plan next year's programme, and
> wants suggestions from players. I am very keen to play something with a
> good bass clarinet part, but can't think of anything. Any suggestions?
> We're a fairly capable orchestra - we've just played Shostakovich's 9th
> symphony, and Beethoven's 5th is on next year's programme also. So if
> anyone has a favourite work with a good bass clarinet part, please let me know!
>
> Thanks
>
> Anna
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