Woodwind.OrgThe Clarinet BBoardThe C4 standard

 
  BBoard Equipment Study Resources Music General    
 
 New Topic  |  Go to Top  |  Go to Topic  |  Search  |  Help/Rules  |  Smileys/Notes  |  Log In   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 
 Looking For a Solo...
Author: Jake Wallace 
Date:   2000-03-28 03:44

This year, I've been trying to build up a decent repertoire before going off to college. I'm looking for stuff to play that's been completely different from what I've played for the past three years (Mozart/von Weber/Stamitz). So far this year, I've tried the Wilson Osborne Rhapsody, and Premiere Rhapsody by Debussy. I'll be finished with the Debussy here in a few weeks, however, and I'm looking for something along the more contemporary lines to play with after that that will occupy me at least for part of the summer. Any suggestions? I'd prefer something a little more obscure if possible, as opposed to say, Three Pieces, which I should probably learn anyway, but I'm putting off.

-Jake Wallace

Reply To Message
 
 RE: Looking For a Solo...
Author: Christine 
Date:   2000-03-28 03:48

How about the Five Pieces for clarinet solo by William O. Smith or the Time Pieces by Muczynski. There is also the Cappricio by Sutermeister(I'm not sure I've got all the spellings right!) I've played all these pieces and they are very good. The Muczynski is cl and piano but the other two are solo clarinet.
There are also sonatas and sonatinas by Milhaud, Honegger, Joseph Horowitz, Malcolm Arnold, Arnold Cooke. Tons of stuff.
Hope that helps a little!

Reply To Message
 
 RE: Looking For a Solo...
Author: Kristine 
Date:   2000-03-28 03:56

What about Wings by Joan Tower, that's not heard very often. The Wilson Osborne Rhapsody is a great choice..it's funny to hear of so many people playing it now, when I played it (which wasn't long ago) not many people heard of it. Unfortunately, if you are auditioning for college, they like the standard rep. to be played..you might try building up those orchestral excerpts...those always come in handy. What about Igolf Dahl, Sonata. That's not heard alot either. (probably because it is dificult to find.)

Reply To Message
 
 RE: Looking For a Solo...
Author: col 
Date:   2000-03-28 09:38

If you really game and quite an experienced player you could try the Francaix Theme and Variations, absolute fantastic piece. ( Quite difficult though, but not often played )


Reply To Message
 
 RE: Looking For a Solo...
Author: Mark Charette 
Date:   2000-03-28 11:35

One of my favorites is "Abyss of the Birds" from Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.

Reply To Message
 Avail. Forums  |  Threaded View   Newer Topic  |  Older Topic 


 Avail. Forums  |  Need a Login? Register Here 
 User Login
 User Name:
 Password:
 Remember my login:
   
 Forgot Your Password?
Enter your email address or user name below and a new password will be sent to the email address associated with your profile.
Search Woodwind.Org

Sheet Music Plus Featured Sale

The Clarinet Pages
For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.

 
     Copyright © Woodwind.Org, Inc. All Rights Reserved    Privacy Policy    Contact charette@woodwind.org