Klarinet Archive - Posting 000050.txt from 2009/08

From: Simeon Loring <sloring1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinets in F
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:45:51 -0400

In this case, however, the F clarinets are a step away from the Eb
soprano clarinet.
On Aug 11, 2009, at 9:41 PM, Dan Leeson wrote:

> For quite some time, Le Blanc sold a clarinet in F. It was in their
> catalog. It was just like a basset horn but it did not go lower than
> the low written e. I am uncertain about what purpose it served, but
> I saw and played one.
>
> On that subject, I have a great story told to me by Larry Combs. He
> was playing the Stravinsky wind piece which calls for one or maybe
> to clarinets in F, I forget, but which is always played with basset
> horns. I played the piece with the San Diego Symphony and played it
> on basset horn. Now that I recollect the piece I realize there was
> only one basset
> horn.
>
> Anyway, Larry said that the Chicago was doing the work with
> Leinsdorf conducting, who interrupted the rehearsal and said to
> Larry, with what instrument are you playing this work?
>
> And Larry, without an instant's hesitation and an entirely straight
> face said, "I am playing this on a clarinet in F." He got the idea
> because that is what the printed part says.
>
> And Leinsdorf smiled happily and said, "I am so happy. In Europe
> the work is often played on a basset horn." Larry kept a straight
> face.
>
> Dan Leeson
>
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