Klarinet Archive - Posting 000442.txt from 2003/12

From: Dan Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] C-Clarinet Alert
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:51:57 -0500

GrabnerWG@-----.com wrote:
> Tony Pay says: "I'm just struck by Forest's remark:
>
>
>>>...but often conductors or other players will refuse a player the right
>>>to use a C clarinet. I have observed this on more than one occasion.
>
>
> Excuse me?"
>
> I had an opportunity to use my C clarinet last year when an orchestra I play
> in performed the Bizet Symphony.
>
> The second player does not have access to a C clarinet, and we decided it
> didn't sound right to have one C and one Bb due to the differing tone colors. I
> wasn't happy about it, but there was nothing I could do. I couldn't compel the
> second player to obtain a C clarinet, and the conductor couldn't have cared
> less.
>
> So, I can see the reason in Forest's remark.
>
> Walter

Exactly what do you mean when you say, "we decided it didn't sound right
to have one C and one Bb due to the differing tone colors"? I have
played gigs in which one clarinet player (for whatever reason) played a
part on the A and the other would play the part on B-flat. It is
certainly true to suggest that those tone colors differ, but would you
object if this happened in practice?

I suggest that the reason you give for using a C on one instrument but
not on the other is a straw man that presents no significant problem in
reality. It a very subjective statement that is without real substance.
Furthermore, it's the kind of remark generated to avoid using a C
clarinet more than anything else because it sound like science but isn't.

[Hey Forest, aren't we playing together in Santa Fe???? If so, we need
to talk. Drop me a note privately and I'll tell you about another
opportuntity that has arisen for us.]

Dan

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