Klarinet Archive - Posting 000450.txt from 2000/01

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Bb Clarinet part for Mozart clarinet quintet?
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 03:01:21 -0500

Yes, I was cranky this morning.

However, if there is a piece that I revere above all others, it is the Mozart Quintet.

Now, about playing it on the Bb.

If you play the written notes, in effect transposing the piece up a half step, you can at least enjoy playing this lovely music. I suppose there is some merit in a piano arrangement (in Bb) for students to have some familiarity with the piece. I wouldn't have a student of mine program it, for example, but for study....shrug...

Now....

Transposing the piece, and playing it in B on the Bb to me is just anathema. Emotionally, instinctively, it just seems wrong. Gut reaction......don't do it.

There ARE A clarinets in this world. For purchase, rent, loan, etc.

I demonstrated this last year by helping our local (and wonderful) MYA group acquire two A clarinets. THANKS again Guy Legere and Sue Simmons!!!!!

I stand by my statement...get an A clarinet, or don't play the piece.

Walter

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