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Author: Bob the Composer
Date: 2000-11-09 20:58
I've begun practicing this piece for performance in a few months, and I am wondering if anyone could give me some information on it (performance, interpretation, etc.) I will, of course come up with my own interpretation, but I would like to hear about the merits of various performances, like that of Michael Collins, for example.
Bob
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Author: Al
Date: 2000-11-10 16:10
Bob:
It is all important that you have a fine pianist playing with you.
I purposely did not say "accompaning".
The Brahms Sonatas are for clarinet and piano. They don't make much sense when played on clarinet alone.
Find a good pianist who knows Brahms and start working together as soon as you can. It's important for you to know how it all fits.
Best
Al
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Author: Bob the Composer
Date: 2000-11-11 13:20
Al, thank you for your advice. I am aware of Brahms's sonata style. David Schifrin once said that Brahm's Clarinet sonatas are like a piano sonata with a 3rd hand. I have selected a pianist. I have not actually heard her play, but I hear she is good. Thank you.
Bob
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