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Author: Erdinet
Date: 2005-04-14 03:38
I am playing 1st clarinet on this piece in a college orchestra. There are some really out there in the extreme altissimo passages on the first clarinet part (in A). Lots of ledger line G's and even a super high C to end the piece on. My question is this: Is there any issue with using an E-flat Clarinet for some of these passages? Is it an accepted practice in professional orchestras by any chance? Is there a down side that I may not be aware of using the Eefer for some passages? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Adam
"There is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
-Frank Zappa
Post Edited (2005-04-14 10:12)
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2005-04-14 04:04
In my experience, it's easier to produce those pitches on Bb or A clarinet than it is on Eb clarinet.
You also change tone colour when you use an Eb. Not really what the composer was after.
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2005-04-14 12:51
I remember playing the Rhapsody a number of times on tour with Arthur Fiedler, using orchestra parts from the Boston Pops library. The set of parts included a manuscript Eb clarinet part, which my colleague Bill Wright used (actually he might have played it on his D clarinet) at Fiedlers direction.
A number of clarinetists also use the Eb clarinet for the excruciating high and hard solo in Ginastera's "Variaciones Concertantes."
So, Adam, you have plenty of precedent for using your Eb in the manner you suggest. "If the glove fits.........." (RIP Johnnie Cochran). IMO when you get to the extreme altissima register tone color is not much of an issue!
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-04-14 13:25
The Phila. Orchestra used to play the end of the Ginastera on Eb.
I'll bet Ricardo doesn't - it isn't that hard!
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Author: BobD
Date: 2005-04-14 14:19
Love the piece and have played it.....but not the First clarinet part. In my opinion...non pro,of course...the piece is based on folk music which Enesco attempted to "imitate". Roumanian folk music players are probably not too worried about the fine points of symphonic clarinet playing. Of course you must be concerned about what your conductor prefers.
Bob Draznik
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-04-14 14:28
I have a recording of a Roumanian player playing it with a traditional group.
It's wild beyond belief - Pavel Cezban is the player. He was the Clarinetist for Zamfir.
No Zamfir, Energizer Bunny jokes please...... 
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