Klarinet Archive - Posting 000057.txt from 2004/03

From: "Matthew Lloyd" <Matthew@-----.f9.co.uk>
Subj: [kl] Basset Clarinets - to take over the world???
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:17:20 -0500

Dan,

I understand completely why the Basset Clarinet is essential for the two
big Mozart works.

I understand that there are parts written (Tito?) for Basset Clarinet in
Bb. So the need for one of those is there - same principle of course.

But why have a pair of Basset Clarinets as your regular pair? That I
can't see. The Basset Clarinet has practical disadvantages in that it is
much longer and therefore heavier as well as more expensive. Leaving
aside those rare works (albeit that they are central to the repertoire)
that are written for them, why should I carry around more wood than I do
at present?

I'm sure that there is a good reason - it's just that I can't see it!

Matthew

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