Klarinet Archive - Posting 000413.txt from 2004/02

From: "Thomas" <thomas@-----.com>
Subj: [kl]Solo w/orchestra?
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:30:39 -0500

The director of my local community orchestra has asked me to play a solo
with them on one of their chamber concerts in the fall. He wants something
no longer than 15 minutes.

The orchestra itself is ok, it's not quite a calamity orchestra, but they
aren't professionals, either. So while Debussy would be nice, I fear they
would destroy it with their intonation!!! I do prefer more modern music -
if I have to do an old chestnut, it will be the Weber Concertino. I'd
rather not, though. SOS, ya know? None of those district-type solos, ugh.
I hear them in students' lessons every year, I don't want to actually have
to PLAY one, LOL!

Suggestions of ANYTHING written after 1880 will be appreciated!!!! I posted
this on the BB at sneezy, too. If you know of recordings of what you
suggest, let me know those, too.

Thanks!

Lynn

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