Klarinet Archive - Posting 000118.txt from 2000/12

From: Knaphet@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Mahler 4
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 14:05:58 -0500

In a message dated 12/2/00 10:33:44 AM, leeson0@-----.net writes:

<< The road to hell is always paved with the best of intentions. "Here I
will use an A clarinet instead of a C because ..." and then some really
good reasons are given for that action. >>

I agree with you as well. My view is that either extreme has its
difficulties. I had an experience playing "Barber of Seville" with a
borrowed C clarinet, and found that the C clarinet blends SO wonderfully with
soprano voice. There is a lot of C clarinet writing in operas, and after the
"Barber" experience, I believe that composers choose that instrument for good
reason. If I ever win an opera orchestra gig, it will be with great pleasure
that I go shopping for a C clarinet. But in the case of Beethoven works, I
would purchase a set of Wurlitzers before a C clarinet because I think
Beethoven had a German clarinet sound in mind. Ever played the solo from
Beethoven 8th on a German clarinet? The fingerings are easier, more natural.
It seems obvious to me that Beethoven meant it to be played on a German
clarinet.

--Anthony T

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