Klarinet Archive - Posting 000113.txt from 2004/10

From: "Mark H. Weinstein" <mark.weinstein@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Mahler
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:52:42 -0400

I am playing 3rd/bass clarinet part in Mahler's 5th Symphony with an
amateur orchestra. In theory the part calls for 6 clarinets- B,A,D,C,Bb
bass and A bass. I actually have all but the A Bass. Any thoughts on why
he wrote one part for 6 clainets? for the tone? Why write for A clarinet
in 6 flats when there are other options? Was he that crazy? Yor
thoughts. Mark

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