Klarinet Archive - Posting 000844.txt from 2002/06

From: "Pastor Luby D. Jackson III" <mus_ldj@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Upgrading
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:52:44 -0400

Then I was on target. The only problem now is finding an ensemble where I
can use these "baby" clarinets.

I know of only one Berlioz piece where the Ab sopranino is used and that is
only a couple of measures.

Anyone concur?
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From: "William Wright" <w7wright@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] Upgrading

> Probably there's no upper limit, but:
>
> A, Bb, Eb, C, D, G, Ab = $5000 each = $35,000
>
> Bass, Alto, Contra Alto, Contra Bass = 10,000 each = $40,000
>
> $35,000 + $40,000 = $75,000
>
> We haven't talked about Bassett or Chalumeau or other period instruments
> yet, nor cases and stands. A Taragato?
>
> Yes, it's certainly possible.
>
> Cheers,
> Bill <who was thinking in an entirely different continuum>
>
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