There seem to be a million of them. Also, some are for A clarinet and some are for Bb clarinet. I would assume that since the piece is in A, I would want an A clarinet, but I thought I'd ask.
So, which native transposition, and which publisher? This is for a music school, so I'd like it to be an authoritative copy. Thanks.
2007-09-16 12:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by dPaladin 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Get the part for clarinet in Bb unless you own an A clarinet (which makes playing this piece very different).
It was intended for a basset clarinet in A (the basset clarinet has a range to low C) so there isn't a truly accurate transcription for modern clarinet because it was intended for something we rarely see anymore.
The version many college students use is the one by Southern Music (SU320 for A, SU55280 for Bb) or the G. Schirmer (#50261780)
If you have a teacher, you should ask about which version he/she prefers.
2007-09-18 20:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My research tells me that Sabine Meyer plays (or has at least recorded) this one:
Concerto fro Clarinet and Orchestra in A major
KV 622
Edition for Clarinet and Piano by Henri Kling
revised and edited by the Trio di Clarone
Performance material PB/OB 4447
BREITKOPF & HARTEL
Obviously for clarinet in A.
I'm not sure which is the most "definitive" version of the B flat transposition (if that isn't a contradiction in terms).
2007-09-17 07:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Choose a bloody best answer. It's not hard. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clarinet in A is a different instrument. It doesn't reflect the key of the piece, put the instrument.
If you play regular clarinet, order the Clarinet in Bb part. It's such a great piece! That's all I can help you, can't help with the publisher.
2007-09-16 20:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋