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Author: clarinetfreek
Date: 2004-06-05 00:36
I am a rising high school senior in search of a fairly modern solo (preferably on the UIL prescribed music list and preferably something that will be acceptable as being part of standard clarinet repertoire for college auditions). I've done Mozart and Weber, and I think it's time for a change. Does anyone know of any suitable solo pieces that I might work on? Debussy's Premiere Rhapsodie is one that I have in mind, but I fear it is overplayed. Please help if you can... thanks!!
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2004-06-05 05:08
Bernstein Sonata
Sutermeister Cappriccio for Solo Clarinet in A
Any other Ideas anyone?
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Markus Wenninger
Date: 2004-06-05 05:55
We´re talking about m o d e r n times, aren´t we?:
The magnificent entry into the 20ieth and 21st century: L.Berio, Sequenza IX. Of course.
Elliot Carter, Gra.
Bucchi, Concerto (for cl solo).
Bettinelli, Studio da Concerto.
How´s that?!
Markus
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Author: Kevin
Date: 2004-06-05 15:53
If you think you have the technique for the Debussy, go look into pieces by Rabaud, Messager, and Poulenc.
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Author: Clarinetist
Date: 2004-06-05 18:16
Some addings to the list that I think are worth considering: Martinú´s sonatina, Horovitz´s sonatina.
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Author: theclarinetist
Date: 2004-06-05 19:27
You might consider the Brahms Sonatas. They are not ultra modern (1894, I believe), but they are much more modern than Mozart or Weber and their quality is unparalleled.
Other quality sonatas to consider might be:
Bax
Hindemith
Cooke
Stanford
Poulenc
Copland
Other pieces:
Stravinky, 3 Pieces
Rosza, Sonatina
Sarabande et Allegro, Grovlez
Finzi, Five Bagatelles
Marty, Premiere Fantasy
Also, with Premiere Rhapsody, a lot of people might play it, but I doubt that many high schoolers play it well. If you can pull it off, I say go for it. If you can't, pick something different. Nothing sours a performance more than the judge/audience thinking "here we go again" as someone hamfists their way through an overdone piece for the umpteenth (sp??) time.
Good Luck,
Don Hite
theclarinetist@yahoo.com
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Author: clarinetfreek
Date: 2004-06-05 21:56
Thanks, everyone! I'll talk to my private teacher about all your recommendations. Your help is VERY much appreciated.
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Author: Markus Wenninger
Date: 2004-06-05 22:04
The Brahms sonatas only, if the pianist can bring to light this distinct not-so-pleasing-the-tradition-at-all quality in the late Brahms. The Debussy is indeed overdone, though methinks D.H. and me speak from different angles. I for my part would never ever go further back than 1900. Hindemith is solid ground, Poulenc too...but why not risk something, sometimes it is just htis what leaves an impression, if something else than solely the performance of a work of art is to be considered.
Markus
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