Klarinet Archive - Posting 000287.txt from 2007/05

From: "Jim Lytthans" <lytthans@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Mendelssohn
Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 17:18:42 -0400

I agree with Gary about the Breitkopf edition. It's accurate and easy to
read. Having the Basset horn part is a plus. I've done both the
Concertpieces many times, with Basset, two clarinets, bassoon and cello. The
Basset horn version is the most satisfying to me, and must have been for the
composer.

There is a terrible band arrangement of No. 1, filled with errors. Avoid
like the Plague.

B&H is, indeed, Boozin' and Hawkish...... I generally use BundH as an
abbreviation for Breitkopf und Hartel (sorry about the lack of an umlaut,
I'm too lazy to find it).

Jim Lytthans
Anaheim, CA

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