Chalumeau

Description

Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2 — Written in 1984 for clarinetist Ross Powell and the Caruth Auditorium at Southern Methodist University, Chalumeau prefers a "large, resonant space." It is scored for one onstage clarinet (unamplified), with a second clarinet (amplified) preferably situated behind the audience and raised. Optionally, the second clarinet part can be pre-recorded by the solo clarinetist. Further, a brief third clarinet part can be performed live or pre-recorded. For advanced performers. Dur.:c.6'