Klarinet Archive - Posting 000113.txt from 2008/01

From: Mark Gustavson <mgustav@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Bartok Contrasts' B-flat clarinet part
Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:03:11 -0500


On Jan 7, 2008, at 1:43 PM, Daniel Leeson wrote:
>
>
> The fact that clarinettists do not, in the main, even consider the use
> of
> the C clarinet for music in which its unique character adds a special
> sound,
> is a demonstration of just how out of control the situation finds
> itself.
> (Major exceptions exist here.) The fact that this problem does not
> arise for
> other woodwinds, allows the clarinet world to conclude that it is
> perfectly
> all right to do as one wishes. Bullshit!
>
> Dan Leeson
> dnleeson@-----.net
> SKYPE: dnleeson

It does arise with other instrumentalists. I have been at rehearsals
when flutist used their flute rather than the prescribed alto flute
because the alto flute never played in its lower register. The
conductor insisted, rightly so, for the alto flute. It has a unique
sound. It isn't always about low notes but also quality. Another
instance that aggravates conductors (as well as composers dead or
alive) are fiddle players not bringing mutes.

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