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Author: rtmyth
Date: 2007-05-23 14:25
Any information please. Playing qualities, availability, etc. thanks.
richard smith
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Author: redwine
Date: 2007-05-23 18:50
Hello,
I must say that when I first tried the Orsi and Weir Varese clarinet in Oklahoma last year, I was thoroughly impressed. After much consideration, I finally decided to end my relationship with the Conn-Selmer Company as a Selmer performing artist. I have subsequently purchased two Orsi and Weir clarinets and have at least one A clarinet on order. You can hear the b-flat clarinet in person at this year's Oklahoma Symposium in either of my two performances, or you can check out YouTube and type in my name. Each of the recordings except the Masatoshi Mitsumoto and the Brahms trio (which are on the Selmer Recital) and the Handel: "Scherzano sul tuo volto" duet (on the Forte C clarinet) are on my new Orsi and Weir b-flat clarinet. I prefer the European bore, but there is also an American bore available. If you can go to either the Oklahoma or Vancouver shows this summer, John Weir will be there. You should definitely talk to him--he's extremely knowledgeable about clarinet acoustics, as evidenced in his new clarinets. If you can't see him at a convention, then visit: www.orsiandweir.com.
The way I purchased the instruments was to fly to Prince Edward Island, Canada, where John's shop is, and test out various upper and lower joints and bells and barrels. This is a process that I highly recommend.
If I can be of further assistance by answering any questions, please let me know.
I get no compensation for telling people how good these clarinets are!
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
Post Edited (2007-05-23 19:11)
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Author: katie_netie
Date: 2007-05-30 16:23
I've tried the Orsi & Weirs... and could make up my mind to be honest.
I thought they played really easily. Doing a leap of a 12th was completely easy... no burps or anything... I thought the playing was really smooth, and though I foud the keywork to feel different under my fingers, I liked it a lot.
The only thing I found, was that the clarinet sounded dry or breathy... I have worked a lot on finding my tone on my instrument, so maybe it's just that it hadn't been broken in, but I couldn't risk it. Anyone know why the tone might have been odd?
The instruments are simply gorgeous.. I love the Euro taper..
And they're affordable which is wonderful!
Katie
Yamaha Custom SEV, Vandoren M13, Vandoren Optimum Ligature
Buffet E11 Eb Clarinet, Vandoren leather ligature and B44 mouthpiece
Going into second year university for music
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Author: pelo_ensortijado
Date: 2007-05-30 17:57
what exactly is the difference between the euro and the american tapper?
what other brands/models are similar to the Orsi and Wier euro tapper???
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Author: redwine
Date: 2007-05-30 18:50
Hello,
You should really contact John Weir to get the straight story, but from what I understand, the Euro bore taper goes further down into the bore of the instrument. This creates a less powerful sound, and in turn, makes the tone a bit more flexible. The American bore is more like the standard French (ironic, huh?) bore and gives one a bit more projection/power. It seems that most people prefer the American bore over the Euro, but it is definitely worth trying both. For me, it was an easy pick right away. I could definitely feel the difference upon first blowing.
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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