Klarinet Archive - Posting 000095.txt from 2005/04

From: Don Yungkurth <chalumeau@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Gran "Partitta" Spelling
Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:42:48 -0400

Dan Leeson said:

>Sorry Kevin, when it comes to Prokofieff spelling, you can chalk
>that up to spelling stupidity. But when it comes to Gran
>Partitta, I'm afraid that the rest of the world is wrong.

>It's tough to be standing up while everyone else is sitting down,
>but Gran Partitta is correct. Would you care to place a modest
>wager on it??

I usually don't question Leeson on Mozart, but, if I recall correctly, Dan, you said at one time that it is "Partitta" because it is spelled that way on the manuscript. I believe you have also stated that "Gran Partitta" on the manuscript is not in Mozart's hand. If so, then why is "Partitta" correct?

I've probably misquoted you - could you clarify?

Thanks,

Don Yungkurth

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