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Re: Leblanc Concerto and Opus

Author: crnichols
Date: 2010-03-12 21:09

I have a Leblanc Opus from the Army Band that I currently work for as a reservist.

This is merely my opinion. Some superior clarinetists played on these and still do.

Pros:
Excellent pitch (easy to play in tune with piano especially)
Even sound throughout all registers
Good response

Cons:
Sound is inflexible, and difficult to mutate.
As Paul said, it doesn't really work in a section full of Buffet players. This type of sonority just doesn't blend well with those instruments.

Since we've had them for about ten years, I made the recommendation that we loose the Leblancs and replace them with Buffets. I seriously hope this happens.

Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware

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