Klarinet Archive - Posting 000542.txt from 2004/07

From: Tony Pay <tony.p@-----.org>
Subj: [kl] The "wide bore" English clarinet
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 16:07:44 -0400

On 14 Jul, "Chuck Currie" <reedguy@-----.net> wrote, in part:

> I give each of my students a compilation CD of fine clarinetists to help
> them find their concept of clarinet sound.

[snip]

> 8. Thea King Crusell Clarinet Quartet
>
> King is considered the doyenne of British clarinetists. She has had one of
> the leading international concert and recital careers in the history of the
> instrument. Note the sound character of the "wide bore" English clarinet.

Just to say that Thea in this recording is, on the contrary, playing on
standard R13 Bb and A clarinets. (In fact, I happen now to own the A
clarinet that she uses on the Crusell quartet that requires an A clarinet.)

Tony
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