Klarinet Archive - Posting 000495.txt from 2002/09

From: w9wright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Bb/A Conundrum
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:18:31 -0400

<><> somebody wrote:
[about Stravinsky & instrument choice]

Once I heard a performer give a quick historical introduction before
playing Three Pieces. She said that Stravinsky specified a different
clarinet in the third piece simply because he liked the visual impact of
a performer carrying two instruments onto the stage and switching them
between movements. Allegedly the instruction had nothing to do with
sound character.

I've wondered whether this is actual fact, supported by one of
Stravinsky's letters, or whether it is a myth?

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