Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 1999/09
From: Franco Barbanera <barba@-----.it> Subj: Re: [kl] clarinet orchestras Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 09:35:11 -0400
Gary Truesdail wrote:
> An orchestra of clarinets? Does the term orchestra also mean an
> ensemble of only 1 family of instruments?
>
> I've heard of a duet, trio, clarinet choirs, etc. but never an orchestra
> of clarinets. I imagine this collection of players could end up being
> an absolute horror of sounds, considering the tone mismatches and
> intonation problems that could occur. Where would you ever find enough
> good players in the same place at the same time to pull off a
> performance?
>
> What do others think.
I am sorry for my bad englisg terminology.
I believe that what I meant was a clarinet choirs.
cordially
Franco Barbanera
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