Klarinet Archive - Posting 000099.txt from 2005/02

From: Joe Fasel <jhf@-----.gov>
Subj: Re: [kl] A bassethorn riddle
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:42:16 -0500

because S=FC=DFmayr might not even have known that a basset horn is a
clarinet?

On 2005.02.04 16:16, Tony Pay wrote:
> OK, here's a riddle for you.
>=20
> Tomorrow, I'm playing on period instruments in a performance of a major
> choral piece -- actually, I'm playing in a performance on period
> instruments of what is arguably *the* superlative religious work of the
> musical canon.
>=20
> There are parts for bassethorns. Yet, we're playing them on Bb clarinets
> with completely clear consciences.
>=20
> How can this be?
>=20
> To put a finer point on it, how dare I confess to it on this list, of all
> places?-)

Joseph H. Fasel, Ph.D. email: jhf@-----.gov
Systems Planning and Analysis phone: +1 505 667 7158
University of California fax: +1 505 667 2960
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