Klarinet Archive - Posting 000375.txt from 2000/07

From: HatNYC62@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Reeds (Legere)
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 10:10:22 -0400

In a message dated 7/9/00 4:15:31 AM, klarinet-digest-help@-----.org writes:

<< >I've always preferred grass myself (i.e.; arundo donax). I haven't
>yet had the presence of mind to order one of the Legere synthetics.
>Are they still supporting the accolades which were received so abun-
>dantly in the past on Klarinet? >>

This post reminds me of the opening of the Houston Astrodome. They asked one
of the players what he thought of artificial grass. He answered: "I don't
know, I never smoked the stuff!"

As for Legere, I have some, I use them occasionally, but only if a wide
dynamic range is not called for. I find that the pitch differential between
loud and soft is hugely exaggerated by these reeds. I think the sound quality
is generally excellent. The feel is different, and the articulation is not as
responsive overall, though not unacceptable.

I can see myself keeping them around at all times, for emergencies and
especially for doubling. I used one when I played 2nd eflat clarinet of
Mahler 2 in New Jersey lin May. There are about 20 bars of b-flat clarinet
spread throughout 3 movements. Never have to worry about the reed not
responding.

David Hattner, NYC

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