Klarinet Archive - Posting 000487.txt from 1998/12

From: Jack Kissinger <kissingerjn@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: [kl] 2 cl. + piano?
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 14:06:27 -0500

LoriLovato@-----.com wrote:

> Greetings Klarinet List,
> Anyone have ideas of programing for an informal
> 30 minute concert for 2 clarinets and piano?
> We will probably each perform a short solo, and clarinet
> duet, but hope to end with something together other
> than the Mend.
> TIA!

Hi Lori,

If you're willing to do something in piano reduction, how about a movement
from Krommer, op 35? Happy music for a joyous time of year. You probably
know it but, if not, you can get a listen from Oliver Seely's sight or the
Sneezy mirror. There are also several good recordings. The first movement
stands alone quite well, IMHO -- though, for your setting, you might want to
do some abridging, particularly the long tutti in the beginning (Jack scoots
up a tree in anticipation of Dan's releasing his pair of bassett hounds).
The third movement is also quite festive and shorter. Imagine it a bit
faster than Oliver's tempo, though. Either one would make a great finale and
send people off whistling.

The music is public domain so, if you don't mind do-it-yourself dynamics, you
can download it for free. Otherwise, Musica Rara, $38.50 from Luyben's.
(But don't order it from Dorn like I did a couple years ago. The catalog
said $17, the invoice said $44. ;^( -- but at least it was a 50% off
sale.)

Best regards,
Jack Kissinger
St. Louis

P.S. How's the Hindemith coming?

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