Klarinet Archive - Posting 000839.txt from 2003/04

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <patricia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet Duets for a recital
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:42:55 -0400

David B. Niethamer wrote:
> on 4/18/2003 12:43 PM, Anne Lenoir wrote:
>
>
>>I was wondering if anybody on the List has recently performed any
>>clarinet duets on recitals, with no piano accompaniment.
>
>
> Hi Annie - One of my favorite duets is "Serenade No. 13" by Persichetti -
> published by Theodore Presser. I use it with students all the time to
> give them a taste of 20th century style. There are 7 short movements,
> which may last 8-10 minutes total.
>
> Also, you may enjoy "A Melodic Tour for Two Clarinets" by Allan Blank,
> published by International Opus. Allan took folk songs from all over the
> world and composed new "non-traditional" accompaniments to them. They're
> a lot of fun.
>
> Someone mentioned the Crusell, and they are a lot of fun.
>
> Have fun!
>
> David

Speaking of Dr. Blank, David, do you have out any recordings of your
performances of his works? The last performance of his work that I
heard I truly enjoyed, and I hoped I'd be able to purchase a CD. Are
any more recent works of his published for purchase yet, or no?

To others on the list, Dr. Allan Blank has written some truly wonderful,
melodic literature for the clarinet. I know that I can only aspire to
try to play them one of these days when I'm back playing full time -
this is NOT easy stuff! It is deceptive to the ear, to say the least!
But if you're ever around Richmond when David is giving a recital,
you've got to hear these beauties!

Patricia Smith

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