Klarinet Archive - Posting 000701.txt from 2004/01

From: Dan Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] [C] Clarinet in the Classical Period by Albert R. Rice
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:47:46 -0500

Gary Van Cott wrote:
> We now have this new (and long awaited) book by Albert Rice:
>
> C178: The Clarinet in the Classical Period by Albert R. Rice. Oxford
> University Press, 2003, HB, 316 pages. The author of The Baroque
> Clarinet (see above) presents a comprehensive study of the clarinet
> through the classical period, from 1760 to 1830. During the early part
> of this period the clarinet was transformed from a typically baroque
> instrument to an essential piece of the classical ensemble. Barely a
> half century later, in 1812, Ivan Müller developed the thirteen-keyed
> clarinet, which brought the instrument into the romantic age. In
> addition to the history, this book includes chapters on playing
> techniques, music for the classical clarinet, the clarinet in performing
> groups as well as extensive notes, a detailed bibliography, and and
> index of classical clarinet makers. $73.95 + S&H
>
> Looks like a great book. Sorry about the price. They have a book on
> the oboe that is over $100.
>
> Gary

Al Rice is a class act as a scholar. He teaches down in the Los Angeles
area.

Dan

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