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Maslanka Quintets

Author: cbordian
Date: 2017-07-14 20:14

Anybody have a recommendation as to which of the Maslanka woodwind quintets are A.) 'the best' and/or B.) 'most playable'?

I can find recordings of only the first three, and the sheet music is relatively expensive so I don't want to buy all of them! I'd like to start with one that is the 'most playable' if there is such a thing, but I'm also curious about opinions regarding which ones are the most fun/best/audience-friendly.

Thanks!

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Re: Maslanka Quintets

Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2017-07-16 18:29

I have #3 - complete parts.

Yes, at $65 it is an investment! Great Composer

http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com

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Re: Maslanka Quintets

Author: John Peacock
Date: 2017-07-16 23:19

I like number 1 the best, and bought the parts - although they're all really fine pieces, especially played by the Bergen Quintet. The slow movement of no. 1 with the kazoo effect using just mouthpiece and barrel is such an original piece of sound imagination.

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Re: Maslanka Quintets

Author: cbordian
Date: 2017-07-16 23:23

Yah, $65 isn't too bad but some are over $150. Not that I'm complaining! The guy, and the publisher, certainly deserve to make a living

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