Klarinet Archive - Posting 000148.txt from 2002/09

From: DGross1226@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Re: Pie Jesu
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 20:24:14 -0400

In a message dated 9/11/2002 1:05:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
kbearwoodson@-----.net writes:

<<Likewise when the Choir sang patriotic songs, a short English Version
excerpt from the "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven, "Pie Jesu" by Andrew Lloyd
Webber, and the "Lacrimosa" from the Mozart Requiem, it was truly a
note-perfect performance!>>

If anyone ever doubted the superb blending of clarinet and soprano voice,
just try the Andrew Lloyd Webber "Pie Jesu" with clarinet playing the
harmonic boy soprano part against Sarah Brightman's solo soprano part. I've
had the privilege of playing it with both soprano and mezzo with both piano
and organ accompaniment and it is one of the most moving experiences I've
ever had as a clarinetist. It's also wonderful for those looking for music
for a Sunday morning church service.

Don Gross
La Canada, California

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