Klarinet Archive - Posting 000214.txt from 1999/05

From: Jparrette@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] C Clarinets (was Orchestral Rep Question)
Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 03:35:34 -0400

Before we delve into the slight tonal differences between modern C and Bb
clarinets, let us not forget the tonal differences between modern German and
French clarinets, not to mention the difference between 1999 model clarinets
and horns of Strauss' and Mahler's time.

My principal teacher was Peter Hadcock, former asst. principal/Eb clarinetist
with the Boston Symphony. I frequently heard him play in lessons on A/Bb and
Eb clarinet. The tone he produced on Eb was amazingly similar to his tone on
larger horns - a tribute to his incredible skill and talent. His view on
transposition and the "correct" horn to play passages on was, simply,
whatever sounds the best.

John Parrette

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