Miss Harris
So many people consider classical instruments as old hat... last millennium. I much prefer the sound of a classical woodwind than a synthesizer or anything that must be plugged in to be heard.
With all the marvels of today, come horrible abominations. It saddens me to hear you speak of the clarinet as unusual, when it is perfectly suitable. Certainly, its nasal tone might grate on a person if it isn't paired with another instrument, but I enjoy its sound.