Klarinet Archive - Posting 000289.txt from 2006/10

From: Glenn Kantor <klarinet@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tchaikovsky 6th Question
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:39:44 -0400

If the conductor insists on using the bass clarinet to finish the descending
clarinet solo line, the 2nd clarinet player is resting during this time and
has ample time to switch to bass clarinet.

Of course, this all certainly begs the question - Tchaikovsky certainly knew
of the bass clarinet and its capabilities, but he still chose to have the
clarinet line followed by the bassoon. Should we not respect his wishes?

Glenn B Kantor (GBK)

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From: "Jim Lytthans" <lytthans@-----.net>
To: "Klarinet Digest (Mail)" <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 12:02 PM
Subject: [kl] Tchaikovsky 6th Question

>I have a question regarding the use of bass clarinet in the Tchaikovsky
>"Pathetique". symphony. We're doing it on the next concert, and I have
>played it many times. I remember the bass clarinet, not the bassoon,
>playing the last four notes in measure 160, at the end of the clarinet
>solo, just before the Allegro Vivo in the 1st movement. Several recordings
>I have of the work use bass clarinet also, but I can't seem to locate a
>bass part. I know the four notes in question are an easy substitution, but
>I can't see the player sitting on stage for just four notes. Any
>suggestions?
>
> Jim Lytthans
> Anaheim, CA
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