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RE: Nielson clarinet concerto

Author: ted
Date: 1999-08-10 19:17

I first heard about the piece (and the Francaix concerto) through comments on this board concerning the incredible difficulty of both these pieces. I purchased a CD of the Neilson (Walter Boeykins was the performer). He played it so effortlessly that I commented to my teacher that it didn't sound terribly difficult. I was blown away when he showed me the sheet music. The intervals and number of accidentals blew me away - it looked almost unplayable.

My teacher, who has played it, commented that it takes a lot of time woodsheding to play it well.

It is rather lengthy, and does not have the typical form (allegro movement, slow movement, rondo) of many concertos. It is very emotional and tempermental.

I have no plans to play it. I'll stick with Weber, Mozart and Brahms for now.

Incidentally if you're into difficult music, look at the Francaix concerto. The clarinet is on the key of B natural, and there are accidentals all over. It's probably even more difficult than the Neilson.

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