Author: Franklin Liao
Date: 2009-06-16 21:11
My personal conclusion about the Bliss when compared to the Cadenza, (mind you, limited because I am a novice), is that they both convey the same kind of 'tactile' response, with the Cadenza only a slight bit more reserved and tad less forgiving/more precise in its tonal response. It seems to me that as it is, the Bliss is easily 90% the Cadenza and it will take a player of specific needs to use the Cadenza.
The keyworks are light and I've no doubt in my mind that "Flight of the Bumblebees" is not a joke should capable hands be at the helm of this horn.
Both instruments astonish me. Cadenza is a sweet deal while the Bliss to me is almost a guilty pleasure and... it will spoil those new to Clarinet.
I have had the fortune of visiting maestro Backun himself today, actually only a few hours ago, where I caught glimpse of the prototype Bliss Grenadilla LB210. Based on what I have experienced after auditioning the Cadenza and the composite LB310/LB320, this all-wood variation of Bliss clarinet will voice itself at par to a Cadenza, while being brighter and featuring keywork friendly to even that of us novice.
As a matter of fact, I have asked if there will exist a wooden bell upgrade kit on sales for the Bliss composite models. The results straight from the horse's mouth is that it will happen. One can also use a Backun bell on the Bliss apparently.
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