Klarinet Archive - Posting 000157.txt from 2011/03

From: "Brian and Ann" <wordpecker@-----.au>
Subj: [kl] Mozart wind serenades & double bass
Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:32:46 -0400

Hi everyone,
I've just listened to a recording of Mozart Serenade KV 375. It appears to
have a double bass added to the tutti sections, playing the 2nd bassoon line
I believe. I have also heard this performed without the double bass.
My query is how common is this practice and was it considered normal
performance during Mozart's lifetime?
I ask, because I am playing this work next week and I quite like the sound
of the wind octet with the added bass.
Regards
Brian Catchlove

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