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Any clarinet players here?

11K views 35 replies 24 participants last post by  TMHeimer 
#1 ·
:D :D
I do study this beautiful instrument! any one else?
 
#33 · (Edited)
I started out young on clarinet playing the classics in an orchestra and loved it. It's a hard instrument to play in tune, sometimes sounding slightly flat by even the best players, and I'm always noticing the intonation of those playing in an orchestra. Most of them have beautiful sounds and are playing a French Buffet. The instrument has a very concentrated sound and I enjoy it as a solo instrument. Mahler wrote a lot for the high E flat clarinet, and what Stravinsky wrote for the bass clarinet in the Rite of Spring I also find memorable. I would consider Martin Fröst as the reigning virtuoso on the instrument. He can do virtually anything, has a warm and gorgeous sound, is technically flawless and daring. He also has the ability to do circular breathing, which is not easy to master.
 
#36 ·
Started in 1963 in elementary school & joined the AFM musician's union in '73 to play professionally (quit AFM 2008 due to the collapse of the Music Perf. Trust Fund). Have played extensively in bands & orchestras and as soloist. Taught Band 19 years. My full bio is on LinkedIn. Recently (2018) had my method book published (check my profile).
 
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