Klarinet Archive - Posting 000438.txt from 2002/04

From: Janet McNaught <mcnaught@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Concert announcement
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:11:59 -0400

Yes, we're thinking of working up a version of the Gran Partitta with alto
clarinets, because those basset horns are really expensive.

Oliver Seely wrote:

> Finally someone is going to play the REAL K.581 clarinet quintet -- not the
> unauthorized version with four string playing imposters! 8-)
>
> Break a leg, Janet, I'm sorry that I won't be there for your concert!
>
> Oliver
>
> At 01:50 PM 4/17/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hello List -
> >
> >I'd like to let you know about our clarinet choir concert, Sunday April
> >28th, which will be held at Central Presbyterian Church in Hamilton,
> >Ontario. We are a 9 "voice" choir, including Eb, Bb, Eb alto, Bb bass,
> >Eb contra-alto / Bb contra bass Fellow Klarinet list member Larry
> >Paikin is also in the choir, as are a couple of
> >"lurkers" (hi guys). The group is The Upper Canada Clarinet Choir, all
> >adult amateur players; we have been together since late summer 2000.
> >
> >There will be two highlights in this concert -
> >We will be playing the World Premiere of "Fantasy Piece for Clarinet
> >Ensemble", a suite of four small pieces which was written for us by
> >David Trainer, Sydney, Australia. I'm particularly excited about this,
> >because we "met" David through Sneezy.org; he has dedicated the work to
> >us, and through extensive e-mail correspondence, we are learining what
> >his "intentions" are - performance notes, practice hints etc. It's a
> >real thrill to work with a composer, even long distance, to develop the
> >idea for a new work.
> >
> >The second highlight is an arrangement of the Mozart Quintet - one of
> >our Choir members has had this arrangement in his basement since the
> >early '60's. The string parts are arranged for Bb, Eb alto, and bass
> >clarinets. It is quite exciting to play.
> >
> >There is more information on our web site;
> >
> >http://www.upper-canada-clarinet.sneezy.org
> >
> >Janet McNaught
> >
> >
> >
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