Klarinet Archive - Posting 000395.txt from 1998/12

From: dhughes@-----.com (David Hughes)
Subj: Re: [kl] Jean Francaix Quartet
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 23:05:26 -0500

Hope this is still timely!

Remember: this piece is funny!!

When I performed it, I was surprised that it evoked actual laughter!!

Also, the slow movement is uncanny: it's so simple, but so beautiful.
Tell your oboist to *wail*!

At 04:39 PM 11/23/1998 -0500, you wrote:
>I am going to be performing the Quartet for Woodwinds by Jean Francaix at
an upcoming concert and was wondering if anyone had any insights on this
piece. I have never heard it performed before and didn't even know it
existed until just a few days ago. Anything you could tell me would be
helpful. Thanks in advance!
>
>Ian McEwen
>Principal Clarinet Oakland Youth Orchestra
>
>

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