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 C2123:
Tico-tico
no
fubá for Clarinet Solo by Zequinha de Abreu
arranged by Florent
Héau. Billaudot, 2014, SS, 2 pages. This is a famous piece of Brazilian
choro music composed
by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917. The title can be translated as "sparrow
in the cornmeal." It has been arranged for many instruments and also we
have editions for clarinet
quartet and clarinet
choir. This version is at the upper intermediate level and
has a
duration of about 3 minutes.(Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C932: Canto XIV (A Klezmer Fantasy
for Clarinet Solo)
by Samuel Adler. Ludwig Music, 1998, 4 pages. Samuel Adler (1928-) was
born in Germany and came to the United States in 1939. He has more than
400 published works. This piece is dedicated to Franklin Cohen. The
composer notes that it may be performed as written or with the addition
of Klezmer effects. This is an advanced work that ranges high into the
altissimo and is in rather small print. The
publisher of this piece has closed. We do not have any more stock. We
understand that the music has been purchased by another publisher, but
we do not have any timeframe for availability.
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C2202:
Saints Preserve Us for Solo Clarinet
by William Albright. Edition Peters, 1987, 5 pages (plus a
page of notes). William Albright (1944-1998) was an American composer,
pianist and organist. This is a contemporary work in three movements,
subtitled Three Études-prières (prayers) for solo clarinet. The
movements are I. St. John of the Cross, II. St. Joan at the Stake, and
III. St. Vitus Dance. The notes include stage and movement directions.
This is a college level work with a duration of about 5 minutes. Click on
the cover image to view the first page.
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C2563:
Mediterrània for solo clarinet
by Franciso Amat. Brotons & Mercadal Edicions Musicals SL, 2010,
SS, 4 pages (plus a
page of notes). This is a piece for solo clarinet, written specially
for the First Clarinet Competition "Ciutat de Dénia" 2010 (Alicante).
The
work has three movements, entitled DE-NI-A in honor of this town in the
province of Alicante. The third movement is called A as it is written
in A minor and also corresponds to the last letter of the name of the
town of Dénia. All the movements in this piece are written in a minor
key. The composer wrote that it is important to respect all the
dynamics and the metronome speeds. College level with quite a bit of
mixed meter. Click
on
the cover image to view the first page.
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21.95
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C561: Fantasy for Clarinet Op. 87
by Malcolm
Arnold. Faber Music, 1966, SS. A short, sectional solo piece
commissioned by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for an
international wind competition. The technical aspects requires quick
arpeggios and sudden changes of dynamics. It is a good first
unaccompanied work for a beginning level college student. 
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C2140:
Prayer for Solo Bass Clarinet or Clarinet
by Lera Auerbach. Sikorski, 2008, SS, 4 pages. Lera Auerbach (1973-) is
a Russian-born American composer and pianist. This is a college level
work with a duration of about 7 minutes. It has a variety of
tempos and is written without a key signature but has many
accidentals. The lowest note is an F below the staff and
there is no altissimo. Click on
the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C811: My Ends Are My Beginnings Clarinet in B-flat
(Bass Clarinet) Solo by Milton Babbitt. C.F. Peters, 1990,
SS, 14 pages. Milton Babbitt (1916-) is an American composer noted for
pioneering serial and electronic music.This is a long (about 17
minutes), difficult solo work for clarinet switching to bass clarinet
for the middle section. If you search the internet you can find a
recording that can be downloaded (iTunes). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1511: J.S. Bach Allemande and
Courante from Suite #1
for Cello transcribed for B-flat, E-flat Alto or Bass
Clarinet by
Glen A. Sargent. Shall-u-mo Publications, 1982, 4 pages. Two movements
from the popular Bach work for cello. Better high school clarinetists
and above. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1245: J.S. Bach Chromatic Fantasy
freely
transcribed for clarinet by Stanley Hasty. 2002, SS, 5
pages. This
edition was prepared by legendary clarinet performer and educator
Stanley Hasty. It also includes a performance on CD by Tom Martin of
the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a Hasty student.
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C1819: J.S.
Bach Partita BWV 1013 for clarinet transcribed
by Jacques Merrer. International Music Diffusion, 2008, SS, 6 pages.
This is usually considered a work for flute but since the original
manuscript is lost Bach's intentions are unknown. This edition is based
on a copy of Bach's manuscript made in the 1720s. A reproduction of the
source is included. It is in four movements: Allemande,
Corrente,
Sarabande, and Bourrée Angloise. This transcription is in G minor.
Playing it on a D clarinet would result in it sounding in the original
key of A minor. Of course this is a solo work so any clarinet can be
used. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1196: Soliloquies for solo B-flat clarinet by
Leslie Bassett. Merion Music, 1978, SS, 5 pages. Lesslie Bassett
(1923-2016) was an American composer and music educator. This is a
relatively recent
four movement piece for solo clarinet, includes some contemporary
notation and a multiphonic chosen by the performer. The music is at
times extremely brilliant and technically demanding, at other times
serenely beautiful.  (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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C297: Sonatina for Clarinet Solo
by Richard
Rodney Bennett. Novello, 1981, SS, 7 pages. A very nice movement work
dedicated to Angela Morley. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1838: Concerto
abbreviato for
Clarinet (solo) by Petar Bergamo. Universal Edition, 1981,
SS, 4
pages. Petar Bergamo (1930-) was born in Yugoslavia, where he studied
and was also a music professor. He worked as a music editor for
Universal Edition in Vienna, the publisher of this piece. This is one
of his better known works. It was written for Milenko Stefanović, who
gave its first performance in 1966. It is without meter, but has many
sections in a variety of tempos. It also has a section with two staves,
apparently to make the wide interval jumps (and notes with grace notes)
stand out. You can read more about the piece here. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
29.95
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C647: Lied for Clarinet Solo
by Luciano Berio.
Universal Edition, 1983, 2 pages. Berio (1925-2003) wrote this piece in
1983. It is without bar lines, has many tempo changes and some modern
notation. However, it is not nearly as difficult (nor as long) as the
Sequenzas.
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C719: Sequenza IXa for Clarinet Solo by Luciano Berio. Universal Edition, 1980, 10 pages. Berio (1925-2003) wrote this piece in 1980. It includes some suggested fingerings. Advanced/professional level. |
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C298: Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo
by Lennox
Berkeley edited by Thea King. Chester Music, 1983, SS, 4 pages. Lennox
Berkeley (1903-1989) was an English composer who studied with Nadia
Boulanger and Maurice Ravel. The composer calls for Clarinet in A. You
can listen to it here.
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C1930: Theme
and Absurdities for Solo Clarinet in B-flat by
Derek Bermel. PeerMusic, 2004, SS, 3 pages. Derek Bermel (1967-) is an
American composer, clarinetist and conductor. This is a humorously
virtuosic piece for solo clarinet, a spoof of all those lovable yet
undeniably annoying theme and various pieces based on some aria. This
is a particularly nightmarish tribute in which the variations, in
eight-bar chunks, grow steadily in ridiculousness. This piece includes
flutter tonguing, glissandos, large interval leaps and altissimo to
high C. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1750: Thracian Sketches for
Solo Clarinet in
B-flat by
Derek Bermel. PeerMusic, 2007, 8 pages. This piece grew out
of
the composer's studies of the Thracian folk music of Bulgaria in 2001.
In begins
in the lower register of the clarinet at a tempo of mm=92 and
accelerates in stages and slowly ascends to the high altissimo
(A-flat). The last marked tempo is mm=240 before a final section to be
played as fast as possible. While the first two thirds of the piece is
in 5/8, the last three pages have variety of other meters including
6/8, 7/8, 9/7, 10/8, and 11/8. Advanced with a duration of about 8
minutes. Here
is a video of the composer performing the last part of this piece.
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C1182: Arias for Clarinet
(solo) by David
Blake. Novello, 1981, SS, 8 pages. This piece was written for Alan
Hacker and was first performed by him in 1979. The composer wrote: "The
soloist is cast in the role of an opera singer, a versatile artist who
performs in four languages. He wakes in the morning and begins to run
through his repertoire. There are four arias, linked and interrupted by
recitatives. A climax of expressionist hysteria is reached in the third
aria, resolved by the cantilena of the fourth and the return
to
the somnolence of the beginning." This piece uses flutter tonguing, a
very few quarter tones in the altissimo, one multiphonic note, and some
contemporary notation. The duration is about 14 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1454: Chalumeau for Solo
Clarinet in B-flat
by William Bolcom. Marks Music, 2005, SS, 6 pages. This piece was
written for Caroline Hartig. She has written that it "exploits the
extreme registers and dynamics of the clarinet and makes use of of
glissandi, portamenti, flutter tonguing, timbrel trills, and harmonic
double stops." An advanced work with a duration of about 10:45. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1201: Domaines for Clarinet Solo with or without Orchestra by Pierre Boulez. Universal Edition, 1970, (clarinet part only). This piece is an example of what Boulez called "controlled chance." The performers choose between possibilities that have been written out in detail by the composer. This complex piece comes with instructions in German, French and English. An advanced work in a large format. |
47.95
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C1699: Graphismes (Graphic
Notations) for
Clarinet Solo by
Eugene Bozza. Leduc, 1975, 4 pages. This set of four is probably not
intended for performance, but is described as preparation for the
reading of contemporary musical graphic notations. Includes a page of
descriptions of the notations. Advanced college level. |
14.20
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C1254: Concerto for
Clarinet Solo by
Valentino Bucchi. Ricordi, 1997, SS, 6 pages. Valentino Bucchi
(1916-1976) was an Italian composer, teacher, and music critic. He
composed opera; chamber, vocal, and orchestral music; and some music
for films. This is a contemporary piece (composed in 1969) in four
movements that includes tremolos, flutter tonguing, a very short phrase
with quarter tones, and at the end of the third movement: multiphonics
(with fingerings given). Duration about 7 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2170: Suite Op. 37a
for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet Solo by
Adolf Busch. Amadeus Verlag, 1980, SS, 9 pages. Adolf Busch
(1891-1952) was a German-born violinist and composer. Although he was
not Jewish, he left Germany in 1927 and later settled in the United
States. This four movement solo work was written in 1926. Each of the
movements is quite different in character. They are: I. Andante
tranquillo, II. Adagio, III. Scherzo, and IV. Vivace. It is college
level on the clarinet and advanced college level on the bass clarinet. Click the
cover image to view the last page of the music.
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C1809: Sonata for Clarinet
by John Cage. C.F.
Peters, 1963, SS, 6 pages. Three short movements: Vivace, Lento, and
Vivace. The fast movements were written in 1933 and are among Cage's
earliest works. The composer made some revisions and added the slow
movement before it was published. Some mixed meter and tricky rhythms.
Cage had trouble getting this performed after it was written, but
college students studying contemporary music should be able to master
it. (Note that 2012 is the Cage centennial.) Click on
the cover
to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C423: Arlequin by Louis Cahuzac. Gerard
Billaudot, 1972, SS, 2 pages. A characteristic piece for solo clarinet.
 
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C1197: Excursions for
Clarinet in A by Ronald
L. Caravan. Seesaw Music, 1974, SS, 6 pages. "Excursion: a going forth,
a journey chiefly for recreation or pleasure, a deviation from a
definite path, a digression, a movement outward from a mean position or
axis." This piece includes many extended techniques (including
multiphonics and quarter tones) and uses contemporary notation.
Everything is explained in some detail. Excellent for college students
studying this type of music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1226: Post Cards Six
Sketches for Solo Clarinet
in B-flat by Paul Carr. Nova Music Ltd., 1986, SS, 4 pages.
The
post cards are named: I. Frantic Departure, II. First Impressions of a
warm climate, III. Carefree afternoons, IV. Evening in the square, V.
Games amongst the ruins, and VI. Girl on a beach under a sunshade.
Better high school players and above. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1054: Gra for B-flat
clarinet alone by
Elliott Carter. Hendon Music, 1994, SS, 5 pages. "Gra" which means game
in Polish was written as a tribute to Witold Lutoslawski to commemorate
his 80th birthday. The composer wrote: "This clarinet piece,
frequently-changing and playful in character (yet based on the same
material throughout), recalls to me my many delightful visits with the
composer in America and Poland. This advanced piece has one multiphonic
note and gives a fingering suggestion for both the Boehm and German
system clarinets. Here
is a video of a performance. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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C1647: Monologue (Impressions on The
True Story of Ah
Q) for
unaccompanied B-flat clarinet by Chen Yi. Theodore Presser
Co.,
2000, 2 pages. Inspired by Lu Xun's (Zhou Shren, 1881-1936) The Bio of
Ah Q. Lu Xun is China's best-known 20th Century author of essays and
short stories. He called on the Chinese people to rise and give battle
to feudalism. Marked Adagio ad lib., this is an advanced work with a
duration of 4-5 minutes.
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C2143:
Rapture for
Clarinet in B-flat and Tape
by Anna Clyne. Boosey & Hawkes, 2005 (fourth printing 2014),
SS, 5 pages + CD. "Rapture was composed for Australian clarinetist,
Eileen Mack and was premiered at Symphony Space in New York City with
live visuals created by Joshue Ott. In performance, the live
clarinetist is processed in real time with a combination of effects
often associated with electric guitars; namely distortion and reverb
[easily obtainable guitar pedals may be used]. The transformed sound of
the clarinet is supported with an intense tape part that comprises
vocal recordings and recordings of Mack playing sounds, which range
from sustained tones to multiphonics. In a similar process to painting,
these recordings were then spliced, manipulated and layered to create
the music of the tape part." The music includes instructions on setting
up the microphones and equipment for performance. This is an advanced
work with a duration of about 7:30. Here
is an audio
recording. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the clarinet part. |
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C1452: Three Pieces for Clarinet
Alone Op. 78
by James Cohn. XLNT Music, 1999, SB, 8 pages. These pieces are
dedicated to Jon Manasse, Fan Lei, and Raphael Sanders. They are: I.
Wind Song (Prestissimo), II. Slow Dance (Allegretto), and III.
Polonaise (Andante moderato). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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C1622: Elegia e Burlesca
for Clarinet Solo by
Pietro Damiani.
Edizioni Musicali Eufonia, SS, 5 pages. Dedicated to Fabio Di Càsola. Here is an
audio file of
the entire Elegia which last about 5:20. The Burlesca is in 6/8 at a
tempo of Moderatamente Mosso. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1396: Sonatina for Clarinet Solo by Csaba
Deák. Gehrmans Musikförlag AB, 1965, 5
pages. Csaba Deák (1932-) is a Hungarian born composer who began his
music education in Hungary
studying clarinet and composition at the Béla Bártok Conservatory. In
1957 he came to Sweden and after further study embarked on his career
as a composer and music educator. He is best known for his works for
wind instruments. This piece is in three movements: I. Allegretto, II.
Rubato, con molto tranquillo, and III. Allegro molto/Allegretto. This
looks like a college level work to me, although one of my friends in
Sweden said it is often used for conservatory auditions there. The
duration is about 5:15. Click here to listen
to a recording. Click
on the cover image to view some sample pages.
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14.95
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C548: Syrinx by
Claude Debussy arranged for
clarinet by Stephan Korody-Kreutzer. Zimmermann, 1989, SS. This famous
piece for solo flute has been arranged for solo clarinet by
Korody-Kreutzer. The key has been raised a half-step to D from D flat,
but otherwise is identical to the flute version. Fingering suggestions
for both the Boehm and German system clarinets are included. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
13.95
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C1239: Sonate for
Clarinet (solo) by Edison
Denissow. Breitkopf & Härtel, 1973, SS, 6 pages. Edison Denisov
(1929-1976) was a Russian composer and teacher who was blacklisted in
1979. In two movements (I. Lento, poco rubato and II. Allegro giusto),
with a duration of about 7 minutes, this piece has mixed meter,
challenging rhythmic figures, flutter tonguing and fractional
accidentals. 
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C1202: La naissance d'un papillon for
Clarinet Solo by Yvonne Desportes. Billaudot, 1977, SS, 10 pages.
Not just the birth of a butterfly but the whole life cycle with a
musical
dedication and three movements: I. La Chenille (Allant.), II. La
Chrysalide (Assez libre et très expressif.), III. Le Papillon (Assez
vif.). This is a challenging contemporary piece which includes flutter
tonguing and some multiphonics (fingerings provided). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1453: Clair (1980) Two pieces for
Clarinet
by Franco Donatoni. Ricordi, 1980, 8 (double size) pages. Franco
Donatoni (1927-2000) was an Italian composer who was influenced by
Boulez and Stockhausen. The liner notes to the Hartig Chalumeau CD call
this a "spectacular vehicle for introducing contemporary music to large
audiences." While this is technically very demanding it does not use
extended technique other than flutter tonguing. Duration of about 9:20.
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C1255: Studio Primo for
Clarinet
by Gaetano
Donizetti edited by Giuseppe Garbarino. Ricordi, 1977, 5 pages. This
piece by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) was written in
1821 as he was completing his studies. It is believed that the composer
was influenced by Paganini's Etude for Solo Violin which had been
published the year before as well as other virtuoso Paganini works.
Advanced high school/early college level. Duration about 4:45. We also
have a version of this piece with piano accompaniment by Bela Kovacs (C2137). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1104: Vals Venezolano and
Contrdanza for
Clarinet Solo or Clarinet and Piano by Paquito D'Rivera.
International Opus, 1991/1996, SS, 6 + 3 pages. Cuban born D'Rivera
serves up two short pieces: Vals Venezolano (dedicated to Antonio
Lauro) is a fast 3/4 waltz in the Venezuelan style and Contradanza
(dedicated to Ernesto Lecuona) is a Cuban dance. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
15.95
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C268: Sonata Brève for Clarinet in
B-flat by
Pierre Max Dubois. Alphonse Leduc, 1965, SS, 7 pages. In four
movements: Allegro brillante (2/4), Vivo et leggero (2/4 + 3/16),
Andante simplice (4/8) and Alla breve (2/2). Has has strong sense of
rhythm and is similar to much French music written in the first third
of the twentieth century. Facile technique and a quick tongue is
needed, but the range is generally confined to the lower two registers.
Quite long for a solo piece (14:00); it is good repertoire for advanced
college level students.
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16.20
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C2559:
Solitudes for Clarinet in A by
Richard Dünser. Edition Peters, 2012, SS, 4 pages. Richard Dünser
(1959-) is an Austrian composer. This contemporary solo piece has the
look of more advanced work. It is probably a good introduction to
clarinet solo music for an advanced high school student or early
college level player. It has many short phrases at (slightly) different
tempos. Click
on the cover image to view the first page.
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7.95
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C1607: Daydream in A-flat
for Solo Clarinet by
Don Freund.
Woodwindiana, 2005, SS, 7 pages. Quoting the composer, "This 12-minute
unaccompanied solo is fashioned in a way that should allow the listener
to notice the cyclical returns of tunes and gestures, and to be
consciously aware of implicit relationships of tonality. Daydream in
A-flat evokes a state of sweet semi-consciousness." College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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C1171: Fantasie for
Clarinet Solo by Harald
Genzmer. Henry Litolff's Verlag/C.F. Peters. 1973, SS, 7 pages. Harald
Genzmer (1909-2007) was a German composer and music educator who
studied with Hindemith. During the early part of the second world war
he served as a military band clarinetist. This piece is in four
movements: I. Adagio, II. Vivace molto, III. Lento e rubato (quasi
parlando), and IV. Presto, Sempre con fantasia. Prof. Heim rates this
piece as a grade 6 and says it requires facile technique.
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25.25
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C1927: Virtuoso Swing Solo for Clarinet Solo by Armando Ghidoni. Leduc, 2012, 4 pages. Of Italian origin, though French by adoption, Armando Ghidoni brings together in his music the spirits of both Italy and France. An advanced work for clarient solo. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the piece. |
14.20
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C276: Three Bagatelles for Clarinet
Solo by
Arsenio Giron. Southern Music Co., 1987, 4 pages. Dedicated to Robert
Riseling. In three movements (fast/slow/fast). Publisher's grade 4,
advanced high school/early college level.
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7.95
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C428: Clarinet Unlimited
by Norbert Goddaer.
Woodwindiana, 1999, SS, 4 pages. This work for solo clarinet by Belgian
composer Goddaer was written for and dedicated to Kelly Johnson. It
starts with a lyrical opening which is followed by a driving, exciting
second part which mimics a digital delay effect. For advanced
performers. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C2019: Paraphrase
on the Dramatic Madrigal "Il Clorinda" by Claudio
Monteverdi Op. 28 for Clarinet Solo by Alexander
Goehr.
Schott, 1973, SS, 7 pages. Born in Germany, Alexander Goehr (1932-) has
spent most of his life in England where he is a composer and
music educator (he has also taught in the United States). This piece is
dedicated to Alan Hacker. It is an advanced work which includes some
contemporary notation, flutter tonguing, and a small amount of high
altissimo. Duration is about 12 minutes. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page.
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13.95
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C1693: Sonate pour Clarinet Solo
by Ida Gotkovsky. Molenaar
Edition, 1986, SS, 22 pages. Ida Gotkovsky (1933-) is a French composer
who studied with Nöel Gallon, Oliver Messiaen, Tony Aubin and Nadia
Boulanger. She has won many prizes for her compositions. This piece was
commissioned by the International Clarinet Society and premiered by
Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr in 1986. In four movements: I. Lyrique (Declamando
con Brio), II. Scherzo capricioso (Presto sempre stacc.), III.
Dolcissimo (Calme Lento), and IV. Final (Prestissimo). An advanced,
virtuoso work with high altissimo, glissandi, flutter tonguing and some
contemporary notation. Duration about 17:40. |
29.95
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C2735:
Three Smiles for Tracey for solo clarinet by
Adolphus Hailstork. Theodore Presser Co., 2003, SS, 7 pages. Adolphus
Hailstork (19411) is an American composer and educator. He was born in
Rochester, New York, and grew up in Albany, New York, where he studied
violin, piano, organ, and voice. This perfectly-titled set for
unaccompanied clarinet is a set of three short "smiles," or solo
preludes that depict and evoke smiles by their cheerfulness. The total
duration is 4-5 minutes. Upper intermediate level.
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9.95
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C2380:
Sonata da Camera for unaccompanied
clarinet by Paul Harris. Queen's Temple Publications, 1998, SS, 4
pages. Paul
Harris is a British clarinetist, composer, and music educator. This
piece is in four movements: I. Allegro agitato, II. Andante espressivo
e rubato, III. Allegro molto e scherzando, and IV. Presto con fuoco.
The duration is about 5:40. College level. Click here to listen
to an audio recording. Click on the cover
image to view the first movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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C624: Monologue 1, Sonatina for
Clarinet Solo
by Eugene Hartzell. Doblinger, 1966, SS, 8 pages. Eugene Hartzell
(1932-2000) was born and studied in the United States (through a MM at
Yale) but spent most of the rest of his life in Austria. He studied
with Hans Erich Apostel, a pupil of Arnold Schönberg and Alban Berg.
This piece was written in 1957 during his first period of study in
Austria. It is in three movements and is fairly extended for a solo
work, about 10 minutes. Advanced level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
12.95
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C1509: Improvisation on a Martial
Inversion for
Solo Clarinet by Paul Harvey. Shall-u-mo Publications, 1975,
4
pages. This piece was written for a student of the composer to use at
1974 of the Royal Military School of Music, England. Since the student
was a member of the Band of the Grenadier Guards he based it on an
inversion of the march "The British Grenadiers." Here is an audio
file of
the first part of the piece.
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C335: Three Etudes on Themes of
Gershwin by
Paul Harvey. Emerson Edition, 1975, SS, 11 pages. Etudes for solo
clarinet based on the Gershwin tunes "It Ain't Necessarily So,"
"Summertime," and "I Got Rhythm." All with a jazzy feel. This edition
adds an alternate multiphonic ending for Summertime. (Some recordings
list the title of this work as Suite on Themes of Gershwin.) 
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19.95
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C325: O, star! Mosaic for Clarinet
Solo by
David Philip Hefti. Edition Kunzelmann, 2003, SS. 6 pages. O, star!' is
dedicated to Wolfgang Meyer. In 'O, star!', entire passages from the
composer's 'SATOR' cycle have been juxtaposed with newly composed
motifs, resulting in a colorful mosaic. Tremendous contrasts are an
essential characteristic of this expressive music. The solo piece is
three parts with opening and coda: a lyrical introduction opens the
first part, which is a wild, piercing and loud vivace and presto. This
section is followed by a quarter-tone trill that leads into the
composition's main part, where freely timed passages contrast with
strictly organized measures. A virtuoso climax cuts off this part
abruptly to give way to the third and very calm part of this
composition, which is dominated by changing timbres, timbre trills and
multiphonics. A freely developing line carries through to the
composition's end. Includes extended techniques and has multiphonic
fingerings for both Boehm and German system instruments. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1925: Woodshedding (practice makes...) Solo Clarinet (E-flat, B-flat, and A) by William Holab. C.F. Peters Corp., 1988, SS, 6 pages. This is a performance piece with which was written for Alan R. Kay and is based on the composer's fantasies about what might happen during a "typical" practice session. It includes extensive directions and requires a portable metronome, a tube to extend the low range, and a cheap plastic clarinet. Includes multiphonics, flutter tonguing and many other effects and contemporary notation. It will take a skilled performer to play this as the composer intended. The middle portion simulates practicing a variety of types of music, with the clarinetist becoming very frustrated by the end. Click on the cover image to view the beginning of this piece. |
12.50
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C383: Lament Op. 25
for Clarinet solo by Alan
Hovhaness. C.F. Peters, 1967. This piece for solo clarinet was written
in 1935 but not published until many years later. Marked largo, the
only difficulty that would confront a high school student is a
frequently repeated arpeggio begining on low F. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1246: Three Studies for solo clarinet by Karel Husa. Baerenreiter Praha (H 7992), 2008, SS, 7 pages. Karel Husa (1921-2016) was born in Prague where he began his studies in composition and conducting, continuing them in Paris in 1946. He taught in the United States from 1954 until his retirement. He has received many awards including the Pulitzer Prize. Three Studies was composed for the 60th Prague Spring International Music Competition and dedicated to Professor Jiří Hlaváč for this 60th birthday. The three contrasting and virtuoso parts - Mountain Bird, Poignant Song and Relentless Machine - progressively represent three different characteristics of playing: espressivo, legato, and staccato. |
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C305: Five Pieces for Clarinet (unaccompanied)
by Gordon Jacob. Oxford University Press, 1973, 7 pages. The title on
the cover is Five Pieces for Solo Clarinet. Dedicated to
Georgina Dobree. Five
movements: Preamble, Waltz, Homage to J.S.B., Soliloquy, and Scherzo
and Trio. An interesting and challenging piece for advanced high school
and college level students.
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C2203:
5 Grotesken für Soloklarinette
by Rudolf Jettel. Kunzelmann, 1971, SS, 6 pages. Rudolf Jettel
(1903-1981) was an Austrian composer, clarinetist
and music professor. He was principal clarinetist with the Vienna
Philharmonic from 1957 to 1978. While I am not sure how grotesque these
pieces are they will certainly be a challenge for the college level
student. Numbers 1, 2, and 5 are without bar lines while the other two
have mixed meter. Click on
the cover image to view a sample page.
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C1192: Ascèses for Solo Clarinet
by André Jolivet. Billaudot, 1964, SS, 10 pages. An advanced
contemporary work
in five contrasting movements which may be played on B-flat or A
clarinet. Flutter tounging is the only extented technique required.
Some suggested fingerings are included. Duration about 16 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2567:
Summer Song Clarinet Solo
by Louis Karchin. C.F. Peters, 1996, SS, 9 pages. Louis Karchin (1951-)
is an American composer and conductor. This work for solo clarinet is
notable for the significant amount of mixed meter it contains. The
basic tempo is not especially fast; all between 72 and 96. The duration
is about 6 minutes. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
12.50
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C546: Sonate for Clarinet Solo Op. 110 by
Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Zimmermann, 1965, SS, 7 pages. Dr. Norman Heim
calls this piece one of the great works for unaccompanied clarinet. It
is a continuous composition in four movements with many markings in
German relative to tempo and style. The work is difficult and demands
great technical facility. It is a first-class recital work for the
professional performer. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
12.95
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C1157: Sonata Op. 8
for clarinet alone by
Michael Kibbe. Michael Kibbe, 1994, SS, 3 pages. Three movements: I.
Allegro moderato, II. Adagio, con rubato, and III. Allegro vivo. A
relatively brief (3:40), college level work. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C396: Monolog 3 for solo B-flat clarinet by
Erland von Koch. Gehrmans, 1977, SS, 5 pages. A two movement work for
solo clarinet that may also played using any clarinet from E-flat to
bass. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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C1472: Les confidences d'un Joueur
de Clarinette Op.
141 Nos. 1, 3, & 15 for clarinet solo by
Charles Koechlin.
Billaudot, 1988, 3 pages. Charles Koechlin (1867-1950) was a French
composer and teacher. He was a student of Fauré who influenced his
music
and about whom he wrote a biography. These three pieces are part of a
set of 18 for various combinations of instruments, including a few with
orchestral accompaniment, that were composed in 1934 for a film The
Confessions of a Clarinet Player that was never made. They
are all
marked for Clarinet in A. 1. Romance de Kasper, 3. Le bouquet de fleurs
des champs pour Magrédel, and 15. Rage de Kasper (there are some low
E-flats in this piece which appear to have been ignored on the
recording). College level with some high altissimo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1473: Monodies Op. 216 for
Clarinet in A by
Charles Koechlin. Max Eschig, 1948/1998, SS, 20 pages. This is
the set of all 10 pieces of which the tenth is also sold separately and
listed below. The are: 1 Le Faune, 2. Le Soir, 3. Le Mer aux bruits
innombrables, 4. Pastoral, 5. La Chasse d'Artémis, 6. Idylle, 7. Chant
funéraire, 8. Monodie. 9. Monodie for clarinet in B-flat, and 10. Le
Repos de Tityre. There is a wide range of difficulty but taken as a
whole they are college level. The CD has recordings of 1, 2, 3, 5, and
10. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW129: Le Repos de Tityre, Monodie
Op. 216 No. 10 for
hautbois d'amour or clarinet in A by Charles Koechlin. Max
Eschig,
1948, 2 pages. (Number 10 from the work listed above.) This
unaccompanied work is marked Très calme, dans le sentiment d'une
pastorale. An expressive piece which is not difficult. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1205: Flammes, Cinq études pour
Clarinette by
Janos Komives. Editions Jobert, 1978, 10 pages. Janos Komives
(1932-2005) was a Hungarian composer and conductor who relocated to
France in 1956 where he remained after completing his studies. This
work (Flames) was written for Guy Deplus in 1975. It is a set of five
etudes which were inspired by the sounds of a fire in a fireplace. It
is a challenging contemporary work but does not include extended
technique. The duration is about 9 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2687: Caprice for Clarinet Solo by
Anders Koppel. Edition Wilhelm Hansen, 2005, 5 pages. This is a
delightful piece that was composed in 2004. It was written specifically
for the 3rd Carl Nielsen International Clarinet Competition, in
Odfense, 2005. Either B-flat or A clarinet may be used. It looks a bit
like an etude. Here
is a
video. Click
on the cover to see a sample page.
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14.95
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C703: Hommages Clarinet
Solo by Béla Kovács.
Edition Darok, 1994, 39 pages. A very popular set of nine pieces by
Hungarian clarinetist and composer Kovacs. He composed them as
supplementary study material for (advanced) students, but also intended
them to be performed in concerts. They pay tribute to nine composers:
Hommage à J.S. Bach,
Hommage à N. Paganini, Hommage à C.M. von Weber, Hommage à C. Debussy,
Hommage à M. de Falla, Hommage à R. Strauss, Hommage à B. Bartók,
Hommage à Z. Kodály,
and Hommage à A. Khatschaturian. Several call for A clarinet. Many of these pieces are now
available
individually with piano accompaniment. The first one is here. They are listed along with
Kovacs' other
works for clarinet and piano.
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C1424: Im Memoriam Solo
Clarinet by Béla
Kovács. Edition Darok, 2009, 3 pages. This is dedicated by the composer
"To the memory of my colleague" who was D.T. (cover) or (T.D. in the
Hungarian style on the music). This work has some extended technique
such a flutter tonguing, ad lib. double tonguing, slap tonguing, and
two multiphonic notes with fingerings provided. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1118: Monologue for Clarinet Solo
by Ernst Krenek. Rongwen Music, 1958, SS, 3 pages. Ernst Krenek
(1900-1991) was
an Austrian born composer of Czech ancestry who lived in the United
States from 1945. This 1956 work is relatively brief (4 minutes) and in
five movements: I. Moderato, II. L'istesso tempo, III. Larghetto, IV.
Allegretto, and V. Allegro appassionato. While not difficult
technically, it is useful for early college students to study
interpretation of unaccompanied atonal music.
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C1361: Vier Impressionen for
Clarinet Solo by
Karlheinz Krupp. Hofmeister, 2000, SS, 6 pages. Karlheinz Krupp (1932-)
is a German composer and music editor. The four impressions are: I.
Tänzerisch, heiter; II. Energisch, nicht zu schnell; III. Im freien
Zeitmaß, sehr lebendig; and IV. Andante/Allegro/Allegretto/Vivace.
Intermediate level and just a bit beyond.
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C1250: Pastoral Fantasy Op. 59
for Clarinet Solo
by Bozidar Kunc. Rongwen Music, 1958, SS, 6 pages. Božidar Kunc
(1903-1964) was born in Zagreb, Croatia, studied piano and composition
at the Zagreb Music Academy. In 1951 he moved to the United States at
the invitation of his sister Zinka, a celebrated opera singer at the
Metropolitan Opera. Kunc was to remain her accompanist for the rest of
his life. He composed music in all forms except opera. This is a
sectional piece which begins A capriccio (con libertá), followed by
Allegretto con moto (increasing in speed to Allegro), Allegretto,
Allegro vivace, and concludes Poco più allegro. College level with a
duration of 4:20.
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C1870: Moonflowers, Baby! a jazz essay for solo
clarinet
by Meyer Kupferman. Soundspells Productions, 1986, SS, 12 pages. Meyer
Kupferman (1926-2003) was an American composer and clarinetist. An
advanced piece in jazz style that can optionally be accompanied by an
improvised drum part. It is sectional with the following tempo
markings: Medium bounce-easy going, Slow blues tempo/Tempo I (from the
first section), Fast and smooth, Cadenza (slower), Very fast, Slower,
and Slow blues tempo. There are a number of performance of this work on
YouTube (I prefer this one
as I think some of the others are too fast). There is also one
with the optional improvised drum accompaniment.
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C2457:
Soundspells Fantasy for (solo) clarinet
by Meyer Kupferman. Soundspells Productions, 1986, SS, 4 pages. This
piece is dedicated to Stanley Drucker. It is in 5/4 throughout and
begins at a Lento tempo but includes faster tempos. It is being
used for the International Clarinet Association 2017 Young Artist
Competition. Click
on the cover image to
view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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C1251: Serenade for
Clarinet Solo by Ezra
Laderman. Rongwen Music, 1958, SS, 5 pages. Ezra Laderman (1924-) is an
American composer. This work has four pieces: A Single Voice (Allegro),
Rubatoism (Moderato), Song for a Solo Reed (Andantino), and March in
Rondo. Early college level with a duration of 8 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1184: Reflections for
Clarinet (solo) by
André Laporte. Chester, 1971, 3 pages. André Laporte (1931-) is a
Flemish composer and a champion of contemporary music. A contemporary
piece with fractional tones, extended articulation techniques,
multiphonics, and contemporary notation. About 8 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C306: Dancing Solo for solo clarinet
by Libby
Larsen. Oxford University Press, 1994, SS, 12 pages. Commissioned and
premiered by Caroline Hartig. The composer wrote, "Dancing
alone—improvising with the shadows, the air, on an inner beat, upon a
fleeting feeling—has always enthralled me. In Dancing Solo
I am making a dance for the clarinet, a dance composed of color,
rhythm,
beat implied and explicit, and breath: the music is the dance and the
dance is the music."
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21.95
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C1482: Rituels for Clarinet Solo by Christian Lauba. Fuzeau, 1989, 8 pages. Christian Lauba (1952-) is a French composer of contemporary music and teacher of composition. This is an advanced solo which makes extensive use of extended techniques including multiphonics, flutter tonguing and other articulation techniques, vibrato, fractional tones, etc. This is sold out and the publisher has no plans to reprint it. | |
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C429: Inner Light
by Daniel Levin.
Woodwindiana, 2003, SS, 4 pages. For solo B-flat clarinet. Inner Light is
lyrical, chromatic
and rhythmically jaunty. It features frequent meter and tempo changes.
Early college level. Click here to listen
to an except from the middle of the piece. Click on the cover image to
view the second page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
5.00
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C1395: Amicizia for
Clarinet Solo by Ingvar
Lidholm. Nordiska Musikförlaget, (1981), 4 pages. Ingvar Lidholm
(1921-) is a Swedish composer and music educator. His early style was
influenced by Igor Stravinsky, Béla Bartók and Paul Hindemith. Later he
became atonal, and sometimes serial. Amicizia is
the Italian
word for friendship. This is a contemporary piece for solo clarinet at
the upper college level. It includes altissimo to B-flat but no
extended techniques. There are three written movements with the first
movement repeated to make four: I. (and IV.) amabile, II. drammatico,
III. scherzando. Duration is about 8 minutes. You can listen to a
recording here. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1252: The Mime for
Clarinet Solo by Arthur
Lourie. Rongwen Music, 1958, SS, 5 pages. Arthur Lourie (1892-1966) was
born in Russia and after living in Berlin (1921) and Paris (1924),
relocated to the United States in 1941. This piece is dedicated to
Charlie Chaplin. College level with a duration of 5:20. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2236:
Chiral Symmetries
for solo clarinet
by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 2013, 11 pages. Chirality is a
property of asymmetry in which an object seemingly identical to its
mirror image cannot be superposed on to it (examples hands). This piece
was premiered by the composer at ClarinetFest 2014 in Assisi, Italy.
This is an advanced piece with fractional tones and many multiphonics
(fingerings given). It has six movements: Stars Twinkle, Planets Shine;
Strings of Waves of Strings; Dancing on the Light's Edge; Origins;
Infinity's Embrace; and The Universe Stops Expanding Briefly to Offer
Advice. |
19.95
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C2037: Double Life for solo clarinet by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 2007, 9 pages. This piece was written in honor of clarinetist and composer William O. Smith. The first movement is for B-flat and A clarinets played simultaneously. Instructions are provided for inserting corks in the upper joint of the A clarinet. The second movement used a PVC pipe extension (provided) which is inserted between the lower joint and the bell of the B-flat clarinet. The first and second movements use multiphonics (very limited in the first movement) while the third movement has fractional tones. The movements are: I. Double Life, II. Deep Thoughts, and III. To Be Continued... Click on each of the movement names to watch Robert Spring discuss and perform them. Because of the PCV pipe we won't be able to use Media Mail for this item. Please select Priority which is about the same cost as the parcel rate we would have to use otherwise. |
24.95
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C1492: Etude for Barney
for solo B-flat clarinet
by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1990, 2 pages. This piece was written
to honor Barney
Childs (1926-2000). The primary feature of this piece is the
fractional tones (fingerings given). With a tempo of mm=120 and mostly
sixteenth note phrases, this will be a challenging piece. This
piece is being
used for the 2014 International Clarinet Association Young Artist
Competition. 
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C1277: Folk Songs for solo
B-flat clarinet by
Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1986, 17 pages. A piece by contemporary
clarinetist and composer Eric Mandat which uses fractional tones,
multiphonics (fingerings provided), and other extended techniques. Five
movements, not actual folk songs but each has a distinct folk-like
character from Appalachian fiddling to Japanese shakuhachi music to
"star songs." In February 2013, the composer made some additional
corrections to this piece. This is the most current version. |
34.95
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C1297: The Jungle for solo
B-flat clarinet by
Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1989, 13 pages (plus two pages of
instructions and a key to the symbols). An advanced three movement
piece using fractional tones, multiphonics, and other extended
techniques. The composer writes, "Call
to Arms - Juxtaposition of static machine-like rhythms and
quirky micro-tonal outbursts. Lament
- Perfect interval multiphonics gradually pulled out of tune.
Apotheosis - Reconciliation between the static rhythms and microtones,
or is it surrender?" |
24.95
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C2235:
The Moon in My Window for solo B-flat clarinet
by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 2007/2010, 9 pages. One reviewer
thought the multiphonics in this piece sounded challenging but there
have been a number of performances both by the composer and by other
clarinetists. Six pieces: 1. Butterfly Morning, 2. You're It, 3.
P'nut But'r, 4. Music Box, 5. All Aboard, and 6. The Moon in My Window.
The fingerings for multiphonics are give and the composer has provided
some notes. Here
are audio recordings of this piece (we believe this is the 2007
version). Click
on the cover image to view a sample page. |
19.95
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C1298: Preludes, book I
for solo B-flat clarinet
by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1994, 9 pages. Five short lyrical
pieces exploring a variety of multiphonic and microtonal techniques.
Illinois Central, ... the looking -glass, ... homage to P.J., ... spin
moves, ... in Bill's back room. |
19.95
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C1921: Rrowzer!
for solo
B-flat clarinet by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 2005, 4
pages
(plus a page of notes). Composed in 2005, Rrowzer! is a prelude
designed to get audience revved up for the rest of a recital. Using
quarter tones and multiphonics, the piece portrays an old grouchy dog
snarling at passers-by. Some of the quartertone fingerings even end up
produce multiphonics between first and third partials, creating a
growling noise. It includes quarter tones and multi-phonics (with
fingerings), as well as mixed meter, complex subdivisions,
and repeated ostinati. |
9.95
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C1296: Tricolor Capers
(Revised Edition) for solo
B-flat clarinet by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1980/2011, 8
pages
(plus two pages of fingerings and a key to the symbols). The composer
wrote about this three movement work, "Portent
- Multiphonic trills and melodic fragments signaling movements 2 and 3.
Sway
- A drunken quarter
tone wobble. Bop
- A
jazz-inspired frenzy of notes." An advanced work. The composer has
updated this work (2011). He has adjusted articulations, added
fingerings and courtesy accidentals, changed a few markings to reflect
performance practices and fixed a few errors. |
19.95
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C1623: Suite I for Clarinet Solo by Michele
Mangani. Edizioni Musicali Eufonia, SS, 5 pages. Four movements, all
without bar lines: I. Preludio (Moderatamente cantabile), II. Entrata
(Allegro con fuoco), III. Intermezzo (Andante cantabile), and IV.
Finale (Allegro tristemente). A contemporary solo composition without
any extended techniques. Early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
13.95
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C2560:
Parabel for
Clarinet Solo by Tigran Mansurian. M.P. Belaieff, 2011, SS, 5
pages. This is a sectional piece with 5 brief sections: Vivace
giocosamente; Andante, poco libero; Poco piu mosso and Vivace
giocosamente. The composer wrote: "In Armenia, the clarinet is
considered a popular instrument. Almost all of our duduk players also
play the clarinet. In some villages, they call it gralnet and
they call the player gralnetist. In Parable I have tried to
combine
the clarinet and gralnet with their individual intonation and
their characteristic uniqueness in rhythm and color. I have attempted
to secure in the amalgamation of the two “clarinets” a dichotomy or
paradox that would hold true for a parable." Duration about 5 minutes.
You can listen to this piece here. Click
on the cover to view the first page of the music.
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14.95
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C1334: Bug for solo
clarinet in B-flat by
Bruno Mantovani. Henry Lemoine, 2000, SS, 3 pages. Advanced
contemporary work for solo clarinet. Includes a few fractional tones,
but no mulitphonics. Here is a performance on YouTube.
There
is a statement in the YouTube comments that Mantovani wrote this as a
representation of a computer breakdown.
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15.95
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C1398: Monodie for solo
clarinet in B-flat by
Miklós Maros. Nordiska Musikförlaget, 1976, SS, 5 pages. Miklós Maros
(1943-) is a Hungarian born and educated composer who works in Sweden.
This piece uses contemporary notation. While extended techniques are
not called for, the opening section demands good articulation skills as
it is marked presto
possibile
and molto marcato sempre.
The
duration is about 7 minutes
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8.95
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C370: A Set for Clarinet
by Donald Martino. McGinnis & Marx, 1957, SS, 7 pages. Professor
Norman Heim wrote
that this work may be the best, most played, and most difficult
unaccompanied work in the clarinet repertoire. It demonstrates an
extension of all technical capabilities (with extensive use of
altissimo register) and yet is very musical. This piece is reserved for
the most advanced player as a challenge and is a wonderful show piece. 
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11.95
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C1969: Little
Symphony (in four movements) on the name BArnEy CHilDS for
solo clarinet in B-flat by David Maslanka. Maslanka Press,
1989/2014, SS, 1 page (of music). The Little
Symphony was written for the birthday of composer Barney Childs in
1989. It is one rather densely packed manuscript page with a number of
repeats which extend the performance duration. It uses pitches derived
from his name: B A E C B-flat D and E-flat. For advanced performers.
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8.95
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C2404:
Three Roman Miniatures for
solo clarinet by David Matthews. Faber Music, 2001,
SS, 5 pages. David Matthews (1943-) is an English composer of mainly
orchestral, chamber, vocal and piano works. The three pieces are 1.
Animula (Con fantasia), 2. Lacrimae rerum (Lento e mesto), and 3.
Actaeon (Vivace). College level (although the middle piece at a slower
tempo is easier) with a duration of 5 minutes. Complete program notes
are here
on the publisher's website. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.25
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C1646: Raga Music for
Solo Clarinet (preferably
in A) by
John Mayer. Lengnick, 1958, SS, 5 pages. John Mayer (1930-2004) was an
Indian musician (violin), composer and music educator who won a
scholarship to the Royal College of Music in 1952 and spent the rest of
his life in Britain. He was known for fusing Indian and Western music
and this was reportedly his first composition in that genre. There are
nine short ragas which we understand should be played freely in an
improvisatory style: 1. Vilashakhani, 2. Megha (Rainy Season), 3.
Vibhasa (Sunrise), 4. Gunakali (Morning), 5. Shri (Afternoon), 6. Pilu
(Evening), 7. Puravi (End of Day), 8. Kanada (In the deep of Night),
and 9. Vasanta (Spring Raga). College level with a duration of about 9
minutes.
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9.95
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C2628:
The Seven Brightnesses for Solo Clarinet
by Peter Maxwell Davies. Boosey & Hawkes, 1978, SS, 4 pages. Peter
Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) was an English composer and conductor. This
piece was written in 1975 for Alan Hacker. It is a very challenging
work with high altissimo, flutter tonging, and a bit of multiphonics.
It is in five short movements: Presto/Allegro
ritmico, Adagio,
Adagio espress., Moderato, and Allegro. Each movement is available for
listening on YouTube. Search that website for "7 Brightnesses Clarinet"
to find it. Click
on the cover image to view the first movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
15.95
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C1052: Rhapsodie for Solo Clarinet by Giacomo Miluccio. Alphonse Leduc, 1979, 4 pages. Marked: Passionale, quarter note = 58 (elasticamente). No bar lines. Upper college level with a duration of about 5:15. |
14.20
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C1498: Registro de
Pajarillo for E-flat Clarinet Alone by Jorge
Montilla.
Woodwindiana, 2010, SS, 4 pages. Jorge Montilla (1970-), a Venezuelan
clarinetist and composer, was the founder of the Caracas Clarinet
Quartet. This piece was premiered by the composer at the 2006
ClarinetFest in Atlanta. It was inspired by the Pajarillo dance which
is the most refined of all fast Venezuelan dances derived from the
Joropo. This is a solo showpiece for the E-flat clarinet. After a
Moderato opening section, the balance of the piece is Allegro. College
level with a duration of 3:30. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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C1820: Méditation et
Danse for E-flat Clarinet Solo by Piotr Moss.
International
Music Diffusion, 2008, SS, 8 pages. Piotr Moss (1949-) is a
Polish-French composer who studied in Poland and France (with
Boulanger) where he took up permanent residence in 1981. He has written
orchestral and chamber music and for TV and films. Meditation is
Andante while Danse begins Allegro but has many tempo changes. College
level. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the Danse.
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20.95
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C772: Three
Characteristic Studies (Trois Étude de Caractère) for Solo
Clarinet
by Jean-Philippe Navarre. International Music Diffusion, 2000, 6 pages.
This set of three pieces was originally written for E-flat clarinet but
can be played on any member of the clarinet family. The three studies
are I. Thrène (Adagio), II. Sotto Voce (Non troppo adagio), and III.
Perpetuum Mobile (which has no tempo markings but is black with 32nd
notes). College level.
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13.95
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C275: Two Pieces for Solo Clarinet
by Koh
Okumura. Southern Music Co., 1988, SS, 3 pages. Based on the Japanese
folk song music Min-yo. The pieces are titled Lullaby and Cow Caravans'
Melody. Here
is a performance on YouTube.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C1256: Sonate for
Clarinet in B-flat by
Tiberiu Olah. Salabert, 1970, SS, 5 pages. Tiberiu Olah (1928-) is a
Rumanian composer of Hungarian descent. After studying in Cluj and
Moscow he taught at the Conservatory in Bucharest. His compositional
output is primarily chamber, orchestral, and film music. This is a
contemporary work for solo clarinet. The only extended techniques
required are for articulation (slap and flutter tonguing
etc.)
Duration about 6:12. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C1676: Un Seul for (Solo)
Clarinet or Bass Clarinet by Kalmen Opperman. Carl Fischer,
2000, 2 pages. This piece was written in 1998 and is dedicated to
Richard Stoltzman. It is marked Adagio (freely) and has a cadenza near
the end. Most of this piece is relatively easy because of the slow
tempo, however the cadenza is marked rapido, is noted in 32nd notes and
ends on an altissimo A. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C381: Rhapsody for Clarinet by Willson
Osborne. C.F. Peters, 1958. An excellent one movement solo clarinet
work for beginning college level. (While originally written for the
bassoon, the clarinet version was published at the same time.)
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
13.95
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C2201:
Capriccio Op. 1
Nr. 24 for Solo Clarinet by
Niccolo Paganini arranged by Stephen Korody-Kreutzer. Zimmermann, 1993,
SS, 6 pages. This is probably the most famous Paganini caprice. Theme
and 11 Variations followed by the Finale. This arrangement has numerous
ossia which are sometimes easier, other times more difficult and in
some cases both are present. Click on
the cover image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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C2018: Monologhi di tutti i Giorni (Monology Všedního
Dne) for Solo Clarinet by Jiri Pauer, Schott Music Panton,
1971, SS, 9
pages. Jiří Pauer (1919-2007) was a Czech composer. This piece which
was written in 1964
may have been intended as a series of etudes for study (the title can
be translated as "Everyday Monologues"). There are seven monologues
with a total duration of 9:40. Click on
the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
15.95
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C605: Prelude for Solo Clarinet in B-flat by
Krzysztof Penderecki. Schott, 1988, SS, 2 pages. Krzysztof Penderecki
(1933-2020) was a
Polish conductor and composer. This is a short solo work
written in 1987 and dedicated to Paul Patterson. It starts Lento
sostenuto and builds in tempo and volume to climax on a high altissimo
C then returns to the original tempo and decrescendos for a quiet
ending. There are no bar lines. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.95
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C1995: Fantasía
No. 1 "Valle
del Mantaro" for
Clarinet Solo
by César Peredo. Alry Publications, 2012, SS, 4 pages. César Peredo is
a Peruvian flutist and composer who studied in Peru and Germany. This
piece incorporates many Peruvian themes and rhythms. (The Mantaro
Valley, with its main city of Huancayo, lies east of the capital of
Peru, Lima. It is a fertile valley containing fields of corn,
artichokes, carrots and potatoes, alongside which flows the Mantaro
River.) College level with
a duration of 5 minutes. Click on
the cover
image to view a short sample from near the end of the piece.
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16.95
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C733: Parable for Solo
Clarinet by Vincent
Persichetti. Elkan-Vogel, 1974, 3 pages. Vincent Persichetti
(1915-1987) was an American composer, teacher, and pianist who is well
known to many in the United States for his popular compositions for the
concert band. This is Parable XIII (Op. 126) of the 25 he composed
between 1965 and 1986. These works are typically in one movement and
are written in an improvisatory manner. This is an advanced work but
does not require extended technique (other than one note that is
flutter tongued). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C2210:
Music for
A Clarinet Solo by Hubert Pfeiffer edited by Oskar Kroll.
Robert Lienau, 1995, SS, 7 pages. Hubert Pfeiffer (1891-1932) was a
German composer. This
piece has three movements: 1. Praeludium (Grave), 2. Scherzo (Molto
vivace), and 3. Fuga (Allegro moderato). Early college level with an
overall duration of 10 minutes. Here
is a recording of the first movement. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
12.25
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C2207:
Suite for
Clarinet in B-flat (Solo) by Hugo Pfister. Edition Eulenburg,
1970, SS, 13 pages. Hugo Pfister (1914-1969) was a Swiss composer. This
piece has 6 movements: Entrée (molto vivace e marcato), Air (adagio
cantabile, non troppo lento), Danse variée (allegro con brio), Petit
Dialogue (parlando espressivo), Chanson (andante sostenuto), and
Carrousel (allegro molto). This college level piece has quite a bit of
mixed meter. Click
on
the cover
image to view the first page.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C1648: One of a Kind for
Solo Clarinet in B-flat
by Mark
Phillips. Lauren Keiser Music, 1995/2008, 13 pages. One of a Kind was
written for a farewell performance by clarinetist David Lewis on the
occasion of his retirement from Ohio University. One of a Kind attempts
to blur the boundaries between "serious" music and various popular
styles. One of a Kind opens with an introspective cadenza which leads
directly into movement one. This movement, with its relentless stream
of eighth notes, is a virtual perpetual motion machine. It also
exploits the clarinet's wide range and agility, as well as its
sophisticated fingering system which provides for many alternate
fingerings, each with its own distinct tone color and subtle intonation
inflection. As the melodic line becomes more and more disjunct it seems
to fragment into two (or more) contrapuntal lines — at least some of
which may seem influenced by jazz and blues. The introverted second
movement is very slow and mostly soft. By exploiting the clarinet's
dark, somber tone color and its astonishing dynamic range (especially
its ability to play soft tones throughout its various registers), this
movement manages to be both expressive and austere. The final movement
is a Klezmer inspired whirlwind, which comes unwound in the middle to
allow space for a bit of "schmaltz," giving way in turn to a short
cadenza before gradually gathering speed again as it heads for a
raucous ending. Duration about 13:20. |
14.95
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C2724: Fantasy for clarinet by Peter Phillips.
Murbo (Bourne Co.) 1970, 2 pages. This piece is dedicated to Bill Smith
and is from "A Day in the Life of
Frog." It includes whisper tones, flutter tonguing, brief
improvised sections, glissando, and multiphonics. Click on the cover image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
4.00
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C2562: Sueño Andaluz, Fantasia for
Solo Clarinet by Bart Picqueur. B&M Llevant Edicions
Musicals SL, 2012, SS, 6
pages. "With Sueño Andaluz, composer Bart Picqueur goes
back to his first musical love: the clarinet. The scorching heat of
southern Spain makes the brain of the northerner melt down and gives
him visions of dancing gypsy-girls with mysterious dark eyes." This is
a challenging contemporary work from Spain. Includes fingered
vibrato and tremolos, glissando, tongue bends, odd meter, foot taps,
and high altissimo. This piece was used for the International
Clarinet Association 2018 Young Artist Competition. Click on the cover
image to view three
pages of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
28.95
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C1510: Microsuite for
Solo Clarinet by
William Pottebaum. Shall-u-mo Publications, 1979, 10 pages. An
intriguing musical composition for solo clarinet which utilizes
quarter- and eighth-tones. All microtonal fingerings are clearly
presented in the score. Also included is a formal analysis by the
composer. Three movements: I. Scherzo Irresoluto, II. Lusingando, and
III. Presto assai. Excellent for the study of this technique. Here is
an audio
sample from the first movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
16.95
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C1342: Sea / Air Solo for
Clarinet in B-flat
by Anthony Powers. Oxford University Press/Allegro Music, 1987, SS, 6
pages. This piece was written for David Campbell. One of the leading
British composers of his generation, Anthony Powers (1953-) studied in
Paris with Nadia Boulanger and at York University with David Blake and
Bernard Rands. Powers's music is characterized by strong architectonic
frameworks that support a language of poetic intensity and magical
sonorities. His music often takes its inspiration from the tension
between different states, be they physical properties, landscapes,
seasons or emotions and in this case between sea and air. This is an
advanced work featuring complex meters, high altissimo and occasional
flutter tonguing. Duration about 5:15. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C430: Monolog by
Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana,
1999, SS, 4 pages. This work for solo B-flat clarinet was written by
legendary Vienna clarinetist Alfred Prinz for Howard Klug. Dr. Klug
writes, "This relatively short and very accessible work was written in
one afternoon while on holiday in Bloomington in 1994. Nicely
constructed to emphasize both the lyrical and technical capacities of
the instrument by a master performer." College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
8.95
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C490: For an Actor: Monologue for
Clarinet (in A)
by Shulamit Ran. Theodore Presser Co., 1978, SS, 8 pages. The composer
wrote: "To me, the [clarinet] in its contemporary usage suggests an
incredible gamut of gestures, dynamics, and emotions. Accordingly, in
MONOLOGUE, the player assumes the role of a virtuoso actor who, by
purely musical means, goes through a kind of wordless
'monodrama.'" This is a one movement, multisection
avant
garde work, which employs many special techniques.
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9.95
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C2206:
Solo Music for Clarinet by Thomas
Read. Edition Peters, 1990, SB, 13 pages. Thomas L. Read (1938-) is an
America composer, violinist, and music professor. This is an advanced,
contemporary work written
for Steve Klimowski and premiered in 1984. It has three
movements: I. Animato, leggiero; II. "Burden" with Interruptions; and
III. Andante. It includes quarter tones and a few multiphonics (with
fingerings given) and some contemporary notation. It has a duration of
16 minutes. Here
is an .mp3 audio sample (not from the beginning). Click on the cover
image to view the second page page of the clarinet part. |
15.75
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C1365: Diskurs for
Clarinet Solo by Johannes
Reiche. Hofmeister, 1995, SS, 6 pages. Johannes Reiche (1955-) is a
German composer, conductor, teacher and clarinetist and a proponent of
New Music. This is an advanced solo piece. It includes some flutter
tonguing, a few multiphonics, and many changes in tempo and dynamic
level. The title, "discourse" in English, suggests the work represents
a monolog if not a conversation. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C1381: Suolo - Suono Solo
for Clarinet by
Johannes Reiche. Hofmeister, 1995, SS, 5 pages. This is a modern piece
for solo clarinet. It is marked "senza misura, in modo declamatio." It
uses some contemporary notation but does not have any extended
technique besides a bit of flutter tonguing. There are instructions for
a drone tone that can be sounded by a synthesizer, cello or double bass
through the first and last third on the piece. An advanced work. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C2150:
Epitaph for Michael
for Clarinet Alone by
Alan Ridout. Emerson Edition, 2001, SS, 1 page. Alan Ridout (1934-1996)
was a British composer and music educator. This piece was written in
1976 in memory of Michael Strang who died at the age of 14. This two
minute piece is at a slow tempo (mm= 63) and marked Tenderly. While not
at all difficult it will probably require at least early high school
skills to perform successfully. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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C1335: Three
Studies on Flight for Solo Clarinet
by Russell Riepe. Southern Music, 1979, SS, 7 pages. Russell Riepe
(1945-) is an American composer who holds a Ph.D. in composition from
Eastman and studied with Nadia Boulanger. He is Professor and
Coordinator of Music Composition Programs at the Texas State
University, San Marcos. This work was first performed in 1976 by David
Pino who has written some performance notes. It is a contemporary piece
in three movements: I. "Your laughter frees me and lends me wings"
(Fast and joyful), II. "I wandered lonely as a cloud" (Slow; drifting);
and III. "Wild Spirit . . . moving everywhere" (Very fast and
spirited). Upper college level with a duration of about 8:30. You
can find
performances of this work on YouTube. Click on the cover
image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
12.95
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C2209:
Canzona for
Solo Clarinet by Dennis Riley.
Edition Peters, 1985, SS, 3 pages. Dennis Riley
(1943-1999) was an American composer. This piece was written in 1977
and has a duration of 4:30. It is a college level contemporary work. Click on
the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.50
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C2205:
Variations IV for Solo Clarinet by Dennis Riley.
Edition Peters, 1980, SS, 7 pages. This piece was written in 1977
and has a duration of 6:40. It is in two parts that are both at a slow
tempo (mm=60) but with some somewhat faster sections. The meter changes
in nearly every measure. An advanced work. Click on
the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
10.50
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 C2602: Flight of the Bumble-Bee for Clarinet Solo by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov arranged by Robert Dalpiaz. Kendor Music Inc., 2018, 3 pages. This unaccompanied arrangement of the famous Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov classic strives to maintain the integrity of the original, with an eye towards phrasing that is achievable for the (US) grade 5 musician. Idiomatic for the clarinet, this is a great piece to showcase the players dexterity. Duration about 1:50. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
7.95
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C771: Two Pieces for Clarinet (Contours &
Scintillements) for Solo Clarinet by Denise Roger.
International Music Diffusion, 1988, SS, 5 pages. Denise Roger
(1924-2005) was a French composer and pianist was known for
disregarding the trends of contemporary music and keeping her
independence, composing in a linear and chromatic style. Contours is
marked Lent and begins Lent (mm=40) with the tempo increasing after a
few measures. The middle section is agitato followed by a Calmato
conclusion. Duration 3:25. Scintillements is marked Avec fantasie with
a tempo of mm=120 increasing to mm=138 about a quarter of the way in
and returning to the original tempo just before the end. Duration 2:40.
Early college level. Click on the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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C1124: Wordsworth Miniatures
solo clarinet in B-flat by Edwin Roxburgh. UnitedMusic, 2003, SS, 6
pages.
Commissioned by Linda Merrick. Edwin Roxburgh (1937-) is an English
composer, conductor, and oboist. The miniatures are: 1. Calm is the
fragrant air, 2. Waters on a starry night, 3. Thoughts that do often
lie too deep for tears, and 4. The cataracts blow their trumpet.
College level with a duration of about 7:20. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
13.95
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C615: Sonata for Clarinet Solo Op. 41
by Miklos Rozsa. Broude Brothers, 1988, SS, 15 pages. Dedicated to the
Marchesa Madeda Mina di Sospiro. This work is somewhat similar to the
Sonatina. It has three movements: Allegro con spirito, Andante
semplice, Rondo Finale (Allegro capriccioso), two lively outer ones
surrounding the beautiful second movement. Some jazz influences may be
detected in the final movement. The work is quite long (12:30) for an
unaccompanied piece. Larry Combs gave the premier performance and made
the premier recording. |
7.50
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C614: Sonatina for Clarinet Solo Op.
27 by
Miklos Rozsa. Rongwen Music, 1958, SS, 11 pages. Dedicated to Bronislau
Kaper. In two movements: Tema con variazioni and Vivo e giocoso. The
first movement is a theme with seven variations while the second is in
rondo-scherzo style but ends with a 5/8 vivace section. Dr. Heim wrote,
"There are romantic moments when lyrical but, in general, the music is
neo-classic, similar to music prevalent between the two world wars.
Rhythm is usually conservative except in variation six of the first
movement. The use of the clarinet is simple, but there are moments with
great flourish and bravura. An advanced college level student will find
this work challenging."
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
7.50
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C770: J'ai Rêvé de Vous
for Solo Clarinet by
Yukari Sakurai. International Music Diffusion, 1988, SS, 6 pages. We
have been unable to find any information about the composer of this
piece which was written in Paris in 1984. It is an advanced
contemporary piece using extended techniques such as flutter tonguing,
glissando, and multiphonics (fingerings given). The title can
be translated as "I dreamed of you." (Except other items with free shipping.) |
8.95
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C1866: Ixor for Solo Clarinet by Giacinto
Scelsi. Salabert, 1984, SS. 3 pages.
Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988) was a self-taught Italian composer who had
a
reputation for being eccentric and avant garde. This work which was
written in 1956, has been described as "a tiny gestural invocation that
bounces out of a few repeated notes" and "stark, poignant and
concentrated." Duration is 3 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
16.95
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C1200: Episodes for Solo Clarinet by Gunther
Schuller. Associated Music Publishers, 1979, 4 pages. An advanced
contemporary piece with numerous multiphonics (fingerings given) and
some high altissimo. First performed by dedicatee William O. Smith
(Bill Smith) who has apparently provided the fingerings. Includes notes
by the composer and Smith. Duration is 7 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
19.95
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C1945: Let me die before I wake for Clarinet Solo
by
Salvatore Sciarrino. Ricordi, 1982, SB, 3 double size pages. Salvatore
Sciarrino (1947-) is an Italian composer of contemporary classical
music. This
piece features multiphonics and multiphonic tremolos. Fingerings and
explanations of the notation are given. Two quite different
performances from YouTube: Heinz-Peter
Linshalm
and Curt
Miller. |
29.95
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C431: A Talk with the Unseen
for Solo B-flat
Clarinet or Solo Bass Clarinet by Sergiu Shapira.
Woodwindiana,
2001. This work won the Bass Clarinet Alone Composition Contest at the
ICA ClarinetFest ’99 in Belgium. Its Romanian born, Jerusalem based
composer has woven a story about a search for a superior being into an
attractive, and successful, programmatic presentation. Three movements:
I. Questioning, II. Struggle, III. Resignation. Includes
notes on
the composers and the composer's notes on the piece. About 10 minutes
in length. Click
on the cover image to view the first page of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C918: Cinco Bocetos for
Clarinet Solo by
Roberto Sierra. Subito Music, 1984, SS, 10 pages. The composer often
used jumps from from the low to the high register to create what he
calls a polyphonic
mirage.
Five (obviously) colorful sketches (bocetos):
(1.) Preludio (Prelude) starts the set with the exciting rhythms of
salsa while (3.). Interludio nocturno (Nocturnal Interlude) glances at
the beautiful and ephemeral images of the tropical nights. Rustic songs
inspire (2.) Canción del campo (Country Song) and (4.) Canción de la
montana (Mountain Song). The cycle closes with (5.) Final con pajaros
(Finale with birds) that quotes and old Catalonian folk tune titled Song of the Birds.
All pieces are
without bar lines. Duration about 8:45.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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C914: Ritmorroto for Solo
Clarinet by Roberto
Sierra. Subito Music, 1995, SS, 5 pages. The three pieces of Ritmorroto are
studies in new
rhythmic idea and the simulation of polyphony. In the first piece the
rhythmic cells and melodic motives act independently of each other. The
second study explores contrapuntal ideas. The last piece is really two
different pieces that happen simultaneously; one starts in the low
register with loud dynamics and aggressive rhythms and the other starts
gently in the high register. Gradually they travel in opposite
directions ending in the reverse positions from which they began.
Duration about 6 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
8.95
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C249: Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone
by
William O. Smith. Universal Edition, 1963, SS, 8 pages. A short suite
in varying dance like rhythms. The melodic lines are atonal and are
frequently characterized by extremely wide interval leaps.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
15.95
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C1160: Jazz Set for Solo Clarinet
by William
O. Smith. SHALL-u-mo Publications, 1981, 6 pages. This five movement
solo work, composed in 1978, contains three movements which are
traditionally notated and played in swing style. One movement contains
multiphonics while another other features humming while playing.
College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
16.50
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C2247:
Solo for Clarinet with Delay System
by William O. Smith. SHALL-u-mo Publications, 1983, 7 pages. To perform
this piece you will need an MXR Analog Delay, a microphone and and
amplifier. While this piece was written more than 30 years ago, the MXR
Analog Delay (a guitar effects box shown here)
is readily available in both its
original version and more recent copies. I suggest that, if possible,
you
borrow one from an electric guitar playing friend. This piece has five
movements which include in addition to the delay
effects, key clicks, slap tongue, flutter tongue, humming, speaking
and sections with the clarinet in parts with the mouthpiece in the
lower part. Instructions are included. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.50
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C2208:
Heitere
Variationen für Klarinette Solo by
Anton Stadler edited by Fritz-Georg Höly. Kunzelmann, 1990,
14 pages. This book has four pieces which are theme and
variations (7 in each one). These are showpieces for solo
clarinet. College level. A translation of the title is Cheerful
Variations. Here
is a video of the final one, Der Dudler. Click on
the cover image to view a sample page. |
17.50
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C1074: Trois Caprices pour la
Clarinet Seul by
Anton Stadler edited by Fritz-Georg Höly. Kunzelmann, 1992, 9 pages.
Three caprices for solo clarinet which incorporate popular songs of the
day some of which are recognizable such as "du lieber Augustin" in the
first caprice, and a bit from The Magic Flute and God Save the King in
the second. A showpiece of its time. Advanced high school or early
college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
16.50
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C304: Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo
by Igor
Stravinsky. Revised Edition, 1993, edited by Nicholas Hare. Chester
Music, 1993, SS, 7 pages. This edition contains notes on the most
significant differences between the manuscript and the first published
edition from 1920. One of the most popular 20th century unaccompanied
pieces for clarinet. The first two movements call for an A clarinet and
the last a B-flat clarinet.     |
14.95
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C1687: Three Pieces for
Clarinet Solo by Igor
Stravinsky. Kalmus, SS, 3 pages. This is the original edition of this
work. The first two movements call for an A clarinet and
the last a B-flat clarinet.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C253: Sutermeister Capriccio for
Solo Clarinet in A
by Heinrich Sutermeister. Schott, 1947, SS, 5 pages. A virtuosic piece
featuring changing meters, chromaticism, and some rhythmic complexity. 
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.95
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C498: Sonata for Clarinet
by William Sydeman.
C.F. Peters, 1967, SS, 11 pages. For unaccompanied clarinet. This piece
has three movements: Theme with four variations (various meters),
Scherzo (4/4) and Allegro (3/4). The rhythms can be complex, with quick
changes of rhythmic groupings and meters. While the range is
conservative, the complexity of this music demands an advanced
performer. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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C1119: Sonata for Clarinet Solo
by Germaine
Tailleferre. Rongwen Music, 1959, SS, 4 pages. Germaine Tailleferre
(1892-1983) was French composer who studied at the Paris Conservatory
and later with Ravel. She was the only female member of Les
Six. This brief (4:30) sonata is in three movements: Allegro
tranquillo,
Andantino Espressivo and Allegro brioso. This music is constructed
simply, with lyrical grace and French impressionistic devices and
includes a short traditional-style cadenza in the third movement. This
work has charm and is good repertoire for college level clarinetists. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
6.50
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C571: D(i)agon(als) for solo clarinet
by
Augusta Read Thomas. G. Schirmer, 2005, 3 pages. This new piece was
commissioned by the friends, family, and students of Russell Dagon and
was premiered by J. Lawrie Bloom in May 2005. It is called
D(i)agon(als) both to honor the dedicatee and because the composer had
used what she calls implied diagonals in the phrases of the piece.
There are sub-phrases in imbedded in a phrase and also an imbedded
counterpoint with two or three lines going on at once. Marked
"Passionate and rubato" it should sound free, spontaneous, jazzy,
playful, as if improvised, and alive. For the advanced performer. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1055: Sonatine Attique for Clarinet
Solo in Three
Parts by Henri Tomasi. Alphonse Leduc, 1967, SS, 4
pages. This
is dedicated to Ulysse Delécluse. I. Giocoso, II. Lent (Mystérieux),
and II Giocoso très rythmé. The first and third parts are without bar
lines. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1545: Bao La for
Clarinet Solo by Ton That
Tiet. Editions Musicales Transatlantiques, 1979, SS, 4 pages. Tôn-Thất
Tiết (1933-) is a Vietnamese composer who came to Paris in 1958 to
study composition at the Paris Conservatoire. He is know for fusing
Asian and Western influences in his music. This piece which was written
in 1976 employs contemporary notation and extended techniques such as
fractional tones, flutter tonguing, and multiphonics (fingerings
given). It has English translations of the French instructions. The
duration is about 11 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C310: Wings for Solo Clarinet or Bass Clarinet
by Joan Tower. Associated Music Publishers, 1983, 7 pages. A
challenging contemporary work for clarinet. (This work does not include
extended techniques.)
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S780: 2 Memorials for Soprano
Saxophone or Clarinet
by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Schott, 2001, SS, 3 pages. British composer
Mark-Anthony Turnage (1960-) is one of the most admired and widely
performed composers of his generation. The first piece,
Trier, is
in memory of Stephen Trier (1930-1999) a British orchestral
clarinet and saxophone performer and writer. It is marked Freely
(mm=100) and changes meter almost every measure. The second piece,
Memorial, is marked Expressive and free (mm=56-60) is without a time
signature. Early college level with an overall duration of 5 minutes.
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C2219: Lightshadow-Trembling for solo clarinet by Gergely Vajda. Edito Musica Budapest, 2013, SS, 5 pages. Gergely Vajda (1973-) is a Hungarian clarinetist, composer and conductor. Gergely Vajda composed Lightshadow-trembling at the age of 20 in 1993. Being a clarinetist, he was interested in the possibilities of both traditional and modern ways of playing. Noise elements and sometimes imitations of the sound of folk instruments (bagpipe, reed-pipe) appear in this spectacular concert piece. (This description is from the publisher's website.) An advanced work with a duration of 5:30. Here is a performance on YouTube. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C281: Two Snacks for Alonesome Clarinet by
Burnet Tuthill. Southern Music Co., 1971, SS, 2 pages. Two short pieces
for unaccompanied clarinet.
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C2596:
The Generation of Hope for solo clarinet
by Eva Wasserman-Margolis. Or-Tav Music Publications, 1994, SS, 3
pages. Eva Wasserman-Margolis is an American-born clarinetist, composer
and conductor who lives in Israel. This piece is dedicated to the 22
victims of the bombing of the No. 5 bus line in Tel Aviv on 19 October
1994. It is based on an old chassidic tune, "Am Yisroel Chai" (The
people of Israel are alive). High school or early college level. Click
on the cover image to view the first page. There are several
student
performances on the internet.
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11.95
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C2597:
Ode to Odessa for solo clarinet
by Eva Wasserman-Margolis. Israel Brass Woodwind Publications, 2001,
SS, 5 pages. This piece is dedicated to Prof. Kalio Muelber and was
inspired by the great Russian composers. Better high school/early
college level. Click
on the cover image to view the first page. Here is a
performance by a student.
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9.95
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C1364: Contraventings Op. 46a for Solo Clarinet
in B-flat by Graham Waterhouse. Hofmeister, 2000, SS, 4
pages. Graham Waterhouse (1962-) is a British cellist and composer (and
the
son of bassoon legend William Waterhouse) who has lived Germany in
recent years. This piece was originally written for contrabassoon in
1998 and was transcribed for clarinet the same year. It is in a theme
and variations format, with a Prelude, six Episodes and a Postlude. It
uses a bit of contemporary notation, slap and flutter tonguing, and has
a few notes with over-blown harmonics. College level with a duration of
about 10 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1253: Suite for Clarinet Solo Op. 74
by Egon
Wellesz. Rongwen Music, 1957, SS, 5 pages. Egon Wellesz (1885-1974) was
an Austrian composer, teacher and musicologist, a pupil of Arnold
Schoenberg and an eminent scholar of Byzantine music. He immigrated to
Britain in 1938 remained there the rest of his life. The Suite is in
four movements: I. Rhapsody (Tempo rubato), II. Serenade (Molto
tranquillo), III. Scherzo (Vivace), and IV. Dance (Allegretto). College
level with a duration of 8 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C368: Impressionen
by Eberhard Werdin.
Doblinger, 1987, SS, 8 pages. "A clarinettist is alone with his
clarinet, somewhere in the midst of nature -- on a mountain, at the
seaside, in a forest, in a valley, on a river bank -- and he wants to
express his thoughts, memories or feelings just by playing his
instrument. These brief, unaccompanied pieces should sound like little
fantasies. . ." College level.
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C2274: Drei Schattentänze (Three Shadow Dances) for Clarinet (solo) by Jörg Widmann. Schott, 2013, SS, 14 pages (+ notes). Jörg Widmann was born in Munich in 1973. He studied clarinet at the Hochschule für Musik in Munich and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. The three dances are I. Echo-Tanz, II. (Under)Water Dance and III. Danse africiane. This piece uses an extensive array of extended techniques including fractional tones, articulation techniques, and a few multiphonics. Includes detailed notes on performance. An advanced work with a duration of 10 minutes. Click here to view samples pages on the publisher's web site (click the + under the cover image on the Schott page). |
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C979: Fantasie for
Clarinet Solo by Jörg
Widmann. Schott, 2005, SS, 8 pages. An interesting contemporary
solo piece using some extended techniques and with some jazz sounds.
One multiphonic note is repeated several times throughout the piece. It
also includes glissados, high altissimo, and key noises. Duration about
8 minutes. There is a performance on YouTube.
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C1269: Estudio de clarinete
Clarinet Solo by
Miguel Wirtz. Bassus Ediciones Musicales, 2008, SS, 4 pages. This Study
for Clarinet was found in the library of the Royal Conservatory of
Music in Madrid and has been dated to about 1808. Nothing is known
about the composer except that he wrote some additional music. This
edition includes the image of the original composition. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1058: Clarinet Solitude by
Joji Yuasa.
Schott Japan, 1983, SS, 6 pages. Joji Yuasa (1929-) is a Japanese
composer of contemporary classical music who has lived and taught in
the United States since 1981. This piece as written in 1980 for the
memorial concerto for Yoshiro Irino, a pioneer of contemporary music in
Japan. The beginning motif is based on a twelve-tone series associated
with Irino. In the latter half of the piece the contrary motion of the
beginning theme appears in a bass part. This piece includes a
number of extended techniques including multiphonics (with fingerings
for French and German clarinets), special trills, fractional tones,
etc. An advanced work with a duration of about 8:20.
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C1692: Monólogo by
Javier Zalba. Advance Music, 2010, 2 pages. For unaccompanied clarinet
in A or B-flat. The drama of this music passes through various
emotional stages, similar to what happens during a theatrical
soliloquy. The musical language here is influenced by such genres as
Latin jazz and the Cuban canción. A demonstration CD is included.
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18.95
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