Music for Clarinet with Strings
(with or without piano)

(Updated 9 March 2010)

This page has music for clarinet and string instrument(s) including guitar (some pieces include piano). Most music for clarinet with string orchestras is on the Clarinet and Piano page as piano reductions. Items are in alphabetical order by composer on this page.  For chamber music with more than one woodwind see the Woodwind page.

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C1147: Suite for Trio (Violin, Clarinet and Piano) by Alexander Arutiunian. Zen-on Music, 1994, SS, includes piano score and parts. Alexander Arutiunian (1920-) is an Armenian born composer and pianist. This work was commissioned by the Verdehr Trio in 1992. It is in three movements: I. Introduction (Lento), II. Scherzo (Allegretto), III. Dialog (Adagio), and IV. Final (Allegro non troppo). The second movement was originally written for clarinet in A and that part is also included. College level with a duration of about 14 minutes.
38.95
C378: Baermann Concerto (Quintet) for Clarinet in E-flat major Op. 23 String parts by Heinrich Baermann edited by Harald Strebel. Schott, 1986, SS. These are the string quartet parts for the Baermann Concerto (Quartet). In three movements: Allegro non troppo, Adagio, and Rondo. The matching clarinet part is in the piano reduction.
Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past: Heinrich Baermann - SoamesWeber/Baermann - James CampbellJože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
19.95
C515: Contrasts for violin, clarinet, and piano by Béla Bartók edited by Nelson Dellamaggiore and Peter Bartók. Boosey & Hawkes, 1942 (corrected edition 2002), SS. Written for and dedicated to Benny Goodman and Joseph Szigeti who premiered and recorded the work with the composer. Calls for clarinets in A and B-flat. Three movements: Verbunkos, Pihenö, and Sebes. It is one of best works in the repertoire for this combination of instruments and requires a high degree of virtuosity. Musically, the work has a very strong Hungarian flavor. The edition includes a preface by Peter Bartók and notes on the editing in English, German, and French.
Benny Goodman Collector’s EditionMichele Zukovsky 'Live'Clarinet Concert No. 5 - Harold Wright20th Century Clarinet Trios
47.95
C334: Beethoven Clarinet Trios Op. 11 and Op. 38 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Henle, 1981, PB. Includes performance parts for clarinet in B-flat, the alternate violin part, the violoncello part, and the piano part which includes the other parts in the score. Op. 11 was written in 1798 and Op 38 (which was based on the septet Op. 20) was completed in 1802/03.
Beethoven/Brahms/GlinkaThe Art of the Clarinet - SchmidlClarinet Trios -  Klöcker
46.95
C1383: Beethoven Clarinet Trio in B-flat Major Op. 11 by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Isidor Philipp. International Music, 1952, SS. Includes performance parts for clarinet in B-flat, the alternate violin part, the violoncello part, and piano score.
Beethoven/Brahms/GlinkaThe Art of the Clarinet - SchmidlClarinet Trios - Klöcker
19.75
C1384: Beethoven Clarinet Trio in E-flat Major Op. 38 by Ludwig van Beethoven. International Music, SS. Includes performance parts for clarinet in B-flat, the alternate violin part, the violoncello part, and piano score. This piece was transcribed by the composer from his Septet Op. 20.
21.75

C672: Trio Op 23 for clarinet, cello and piano by Adolphe Blanc. Rosewood, 1999. With alternate parts for violin in place of clarinet and bass clarinet, basset horn or viola in place of cello. Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) was a French composer who was an especially prolific composer of chamber music. It is in three movements: I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Scherzo (Vivace), and III. Andante/Moderato. 
33.95

C1069: Duetto for Clarinet, String Bass and Piano by Giovanni Bottesini edited by Thomas Martin. International Music Co., 1999, SS (includes parts and piano score). Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) was an Italian musician and composer who was known as "the Paganini of the Double Bass." His father was a clarinetist. This is a virtuoso piece for clarinet and double bass. The piano is in an accompanying role and the part is not difficult. In two movements: I. Allegro/Adagio/Andante and II. Allegro.
P. & G. Bottesini Chamber Music with Clarinet - Magistrell

17.25

C599: Phantasy Quintet Op. 93 for bass clarinet and string quartet by York Bowen. Emerson Edition, 1954. Bowen (1884-1961) was an English composer and professor of piano at the Royal Academy of Music. This piece was written sometime between 1933 and 1936 as an entry in a competition. It is in three movements: Allegro moderato (with many tempo changes); Allegro con spirito, non troppo; and Allegro moderato ma più tranquillo. Low E is the lowest bass clarinet note. Includes a score and parts. This is an advanced college or professional work. Duration about 14 minutes.
Twelve by the Moon-dial - Riverdale Ensemble
54.95
C329: Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op. 115 (Parts) by Johannes Brahms edited by Andrea Massimo Grassi. Henle, 2000, SS. Performance parts for clarinet in A and string quartet. This outstanding edition includes an informative preface and detailed comments on the editing including the sources and musical examples. All text is in German, English and French.
Brahms Clarinet Trio and Quintet. József Balogh
C1399: Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op. 115 (Score) by Johannes Brahms edited by Andrea Massimo Grassi. Henle, 2000, SS, 65 pages. Since the edition of the parts shown above does not include the score, we have the matching Henle Study Score for those that want it. This also includes the preface and notes.
Parts
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Score
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C360: Brahms Trio for Piano, Clarinet (or Viola) and Violoncello in A minor Op. 114 by Johannes Brahms edited by Monika Steegmann with piano fingering by Hans-Martin Theopold. Henle, 1979, PB. Performance parts for clarinet in A (plus alternate viola part), violoncello, and piano (score). Includes a preface and comments on the editing. All text is in German, English and French.
Beethoven/Brahms/GlinkaTrios for Cello, Piano & Clarinet - WestThe Art of the Clarinet - SchmidlBrahms Clarinet Trio and Quintet. József BaloghBrahms -  Martin FröstBrahms - Karl LeisterIn Brahms' Apartment - Valdepenas
32.95

WW069: Trio in D minor for Oboe (Clarinet), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano by Alexander Brent-Smith. Rosewood, 2003, (includes piano score and all parts). Alexander Brent-Smith (1889-1950) was a British composer, author, and teacher. This work was first performed in 1943. It is in three movements I. Allegro Moderato, II. Andante, and III. Allegretto. It should be playable by those at the early college level (and adult amateurs).
33.95

C986: Klezmer Music for Clarinet, Viola and Piano by Elissa Brill. Arsis Press, 1994, (includes piano score and parts). Klezmer Music is not a traditional Klezmer piece, but was inspired by and owes much of its structure to this Yiddish folk form. In one movement with alternating slow and fast sections and includes a cadenza played independently and simultaneously by all players. An advanced work with a duration of about 9 minutes.
11.95
C1026: Double Concerto Op. 88 for Clarinet (or Violin), Viola and Piano by Max Bruch. Simrock, 1977. This is a piano reduction of this very popular Bruch work for clarinet in A, viola and orchestra. In three movements: I. Andante con moto, II. Allegro moderato, III. Allegro molto. The violin part is included.
Max Bruch: Clarinet and Viola Music - Steven KanofThe Romantic Clarinet - Sharon KamLuis Rosi Liver Performances
30.95
C707: Eight Pieces Op 83 Vol. 1 for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (or Violin, Violoncello and Piano) by Max Bruch. Masters Music, SS. This volume contains the first four pieces: I. Andante, II. Allegro con moto, III Andante con moto/Andante, and IV.Allegro agitato. The first three are for clarinet in A and the forth for clarinet in B-flat. Includes parts for all instruments including alternates.
Clarinet Concert No. 5 - Harold WrightMax Bruch: Clarinet and Viola Music - Steven KanofTrios for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano - Kim Aseltine
16.95
C708: Eight Pieces Op 83 Vol. 2 for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (or Violin, Violoncello and Piano) by Max Bruch. Masters Music, SS. This volume contains the second four pieces: V. Rumänische Melodi (Andante), VI. Nachgesang (Andante con moto), VII. Allegro vivace, ma non troppo and VIII. Moderato. Number VII is for A clarinet and the rest are for B-flat clarinet. Includes parts for all instruments including alternates.
Clarinet Concert No. 5 - Harold WrightMax Bruch: Clarinet and Viola Music - Steven KanofTrios for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano - Kim Aseltine
15.95

C598: Carnovale for clarinet in A and string quartet by Ernesto Cavallini edited by Pamela Weston. Emerson Edition, 2002. This very short (16 bar) clarinet quintet which is the statement of the theme of "O mamma, mamma cara!" from Il Carnevale di Venezia is suggested as a brief encore after performing one of the major clarinet quintets such as the Mozart or Brahms. It is based on a manuscript by Cavallini that may have been prepared as a memento prior to the publication of his Carnival of Venice variations.
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5.95

C939: Quintet for Clarinet in A and String Quartet by Friedrich Cerha. Doblinger, 2005, (parts only). Friedrich Cerha (1926-) is a leading Austrian composer and conductor. This is one of Cerha's most recent compositions and been described as a work that is accessible from the first hearing and highly expressive. In four movements: I. Stürmisch, II. Sehr ruhig, III. Intermezzo, and IV. Energico. An advanced work.

C940: Quintet for Clarinet in A and String Quartet by Friedrich Cerha. Doblinger, 2005, 40 pages. Score.
Parts
47.95

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Score
39.95


C660: Prelude, Allegro, and Pastoral for B-flat Clarinet and Viola by Rebecca Clarke. Oxford University Press, 2000, SS, 16 pages. Clarke who was born in England in 1886 and died in New York 1979, was one of the finest viola players of her day and also an excellent composer who studied with Stanford. This piece was composed in 1941 and this is the first publication. It is in score format. College level.
Middle Voices - Kelly Burke
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15.95

C673: Quintet in F-sharp minor Op. 10 for Clarinet in A and String Quartet by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Breitkopf, 1974, SS, (parts only). Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was an Afro-British composer, conductor, and professor of music. In four movements: I. Allegro energico, II. Larghetto affettuoso, III. Scherzo, IV. Finale (Allegro agitato).While this was an early work of Coleridge-Taylor, it is well regarded and will be a good addition to the repertoire of college level performers.
33.95

C853: Sextet for string quartet, clarinet and piano by Aaron Copland. Boosey & Hawkes, 1948, SS, includes piano score and parts. Three movements: Allegro Vivace, Lento, and Finale. The style is similar to the Clarinet Concerto with the strong jazz influence. All parts require good players and the rhythm plays an important part in setting the mood of the fast movements.
64.95

C380: Quartet Op. 2 No. 1 for Clarinet, Violin, Viola, and Violoncello by Bernhard Henrik Crusell. Kunzelmann, 1960, SS. Four movements:  Poco Adagio-Allegro, Romanze (Cantabile), Menuetto (Allegro), and Rondo (Allegro vivace). Prof. Heim wrote that this is music is of high value. The string parts are not as difficult as clarinet part with the strings primarily in an accompaniment role. This is good recital literature for college level performer.
Crusell:Crusell: 3 Clarinet Quartets - VänskäCursell Clarinet Quartets - Lásló Horváth
17.50

G170: Notturno aus "Abendunterhaltungen" for Flute (Violin) or Clarinet and Guitar by Anton Diabelli. Philomele Editions (PE 2007), SS. Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) was an Austrian music publisher, editor and composer. The six pieces that make up this edition were originally published (1818/19) in two volumes that included works of other composers. The clarinet parts were originally for an obsolete type of recorder known as a csakan which was usually in the key of A. The six pieces are 1. Andante con moto, 2. Menuetto (Moderato assia e cantabile), 3. Marcia (Allegro), 4. Original Thema und Variationen (Andante grazioso), 5. Polonaise, and 6. Marcia (Allegro). Several of these pieces should be playable by better high school wind players while the rest are more difficult. Includes parts for flute (violin), clarinet, guitar, and a score. While the music calls for an A clarinet, a capo can be used on the guitar to raise the pitch so a B-flat clarinet can be used.
33.95

C1103: Preludio y Merengue by Paquito D'Rivera arranged for clarinet and string quartet by Gustavo Tavares. International Opus, 2003. Includes parts and score. A memorable recital work and excellent example of Paquito’s unique mix of Latin and modal jazz styles. The colorful and episodic Preludio is followed by an energetic, lilting Merengue in five-eight time. Includes improvised solos for the clarinet. 
41.95

C1403: Trio in E-flat major Op. 44 for Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano by Louise Farrenc edited by John P. Newhill. Breitkopf/Music Rara, 2000, SS. (includes parts and piano score). Jeanne-Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) was a French composer (she studied with Anton Riecha) and was professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire for 30 years. This work was composed in 1861. It is in four movements: Andante/Allegro moderato, Adagio, Minuetto (Allegro), and Finale (Allegro). This trio has been reported to contain both Romantic and Classical influences. The piano part appears to be the most difficult of the parts. I believe a college level trio (with a good pianist) could probably put this together fairly quickly.
36.95

WW49: Trio Pathétique for Clarinet, Bassoon (Violoncello) and Piano by Michail Glinka. Music Rara, 1957, SS. In four movements: Allegro Moderato, Scherzo, Largo and Allegro con spirito. This is a major work that brings out the best qualities of each instrument. The clarinet and bassoon/cello parts are not especially difficult but it requires an excellent pianist.
Beethoven/Brahms/Glinka
26.95

C503: Benny's Gig, 8 Duos for Clarinet and Double Bass by Morton Gould. G. Schirmer, 1980, SS, 20 pages. These eight duos were written for Benny Goodman by the composer.  The first is marked (1962) Celebrating Benny's 1962 Russian Tour while the last is for Benny's 70th Birthday May 1979. Larry Comb's recording is recommended.

16.95

G102: Serenade Op. 24 for Clarinet in A and B-flat (Violin), Cello (Viola/Basset Horn) and Piano by Emil Hartmann. Rosewood, 1998, SB, (includes all parts and piano score). Hartmann (1836-1898) was a Danish church musician, conductor, and composer of German descent. Three movements: 1. Idylle (Andante), 2. Romance (Andante/Allegretto Scherzando), and 3. Rondo-Finale (Allegro). This is a fairly long work with the parts running 9 pages and the piano score 50. Probably early college level in difficulty.
31.95

C1121: Quartet No. 1 in B-flat for Clarinet and String Trio (Violin, Viola, & Cello) by Franz Joseph Haydn arranged by Vincenzo Gambaro edited by John P. Newhill. Musica Rara, 1992, SS, (includes parts only). This is the first of three clarinet and string trios arranged from Haydn string quartets by the Italian composer Vincenzo Gambaro. It was published in 1810. The movements are from several quartets: Allegro spirito (Op. 76 No. 4 and Op. 74 No. 3), Andante (Op. 50 No. 4), Menuetto (Op. 50 No. 1) and Vivace (Op. 50 No. 1). College level.
27.95

C1122: Musikalisches Blumengärtlein und Leyptziger Allerley (Musical Flower Garden with Leyptziger Assortment) for Clarinet and Double Bass (or Cello) by Paul Hindemith. Schott, 1995, SS, 12 pages (in score format). Hindemith, an excellent clarinetist, composed this work in January 1927 for himself and his wife Getrude who was trained as an actress, singer and cellist, and who could also play double bass. The private nature of these compositions is underlined by the fact that all the dynamic and tempi markings are missing. There are nine short pieces: 1. Untitled, 2. Priere d'une vierge dans la Tonart mixolydique (A virgin's prayer in the mixolydian mode), 3. Untitled, 4. Kanon zum Schiessen (Canon for shooting), 5. Broken melody, 6. Marsch der Lowenreichswehr - Oberst W. gewidmet (March of the Lion King's artillery dedicated to Colonel W.), 7. Lied (song), 8. Die Gebetsmuhle im Schwarzwald, Charakterstuck (Prayer wheel in the Black Forest, character piece), 9. Ein Tanzlein (A little dance). Duration about 10 minutes.
16.95

C630: Quartett by Paul Hindemith. Schott, 1939, SS. Written in 1938, Hindemith's Quartett for clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano had its first performancein New York City in 1939 with Victor Polatschek as clarinetist. It is in three long movements: Mässig bewegt, Sehr langsam, and Mässig bewegt. The second movement has intricate rhythms while the third movement is extended, with several sections and tempo changes. The instrumental parts are musically demanding, and the piano part is especially difficult.
Clarinet Chamber Music by Hindemith
48.95

C854: Quintett Op. 30 for Clarinet in B-flat and E-flat and String Quartet by Paul Hindemith. Schott, 1986, SS, (parts only). Written in 1923, the quintet has five movements: Sehr Lebhaft, Ruhig, Schneller Ländler, Arioso, and Sehr lebhaft. The third movement is for clarinet in E-flat. The first movement is contrapuntal; the second begins with a beautiful viola solo, joined by the cello; the third is a Ländler, a dance movement; the fourth is very short and the fifth is related to the first movement. The clarinet is part of the ensemble, rather than solo with accompaniment, except in the first and last movements. This is a fine work requiring excellent string players.
Clarinet Chamber Music by Hindemith
48.95

C1363: 4 Plus 1 for Clarinet and String Quartet by Helge Jung. Hofmeister, 1999, SS, (includes parts and score). Helge Jung (1943-) is a (male) German composer and conductor. This advanced contemporary work, written in 1996, is in five movements: In Certo Qual Modo Raccontando, Misterioso, Corso Forzoso, Il Mistero Raddoppiato, and Ritorno Al Inizio Dei Racconti. Duration about 18:15.
28.95

C1385: Trio in D minor  for Clarinet, 'Cello & Piano by John Ireland edited and reconstructed by Stephen Fox. Emerson Edition, 2006, SS. This is a substantial work which was performed at most twice (in 1914 or 1915) during the composer's lifetime. In three movements: I Allegro non troppo, II Scherzo, and III. Lento/Con moto. The last movement requires an A clarinet. Duration about 26 minutes.
Twelve by the Moon-dial - Riverdale Ensemble
46.50

C622: Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano by Aram Khachaturian. Sikorski, 1957, SS. A very good three movement trio with a Russian flavor. Requires advanced performers.
Red Mesa TrioFoliage - Riverdale Ensemble20th Century Clarinet Trios
40.95
C701: Suite for Clarinet and String Orchestra by Ernst Krenek. Broude International Editions, 1957, SS. This Suite by Vienna born Krenek (1900-1991) has four short movements: Andante Sostenuto, Allegro moderato, Andante, and Vivace. This is the score and the string parts (4,4,3,2,2). The string parts do not appear to be difficult. The clarinet part is in the edition for Clarinet and Piano.
Ernst Krenek: Chamber Music with Clarinet - Csaba Klenyán
72.50
C1276: Hebrew Sketches (No. 1) Op. 12 for Clarinet and Strings by Alexander Krein. Kalmus, SS. Alexander Krein (1883-1951) was a Russian-Jewish composer whose output included a number of works on Jewish themes. This 1909 work is in three movements: 1. Lento, 2. Andante con anima/Allegretto grazioso, and 3. Allegro moderato. The strings parts are supplied in the quantities 4, 4, 3, 3, however, this work can be performed with clarinet and string quartet. A very nice college level piece with a duration of about 11:30.
Simeon Bellison: His Arrangements for ClarinetKalman Bloch Performs Hebraic Music
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Score
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C658: Black Birds, Red Hills for B-flat Clarinet, Viola, and Piano by Libby Larsen. Oxford University Press, 2005, SS. This piece was inspired by six Georgia O'Keeffe paintings of the red hills of New Mexico. It is in four movements with a brief epilogue. They are: 1. Pedernal Hills (extremely legato), 2. Black Rock (deliberately), 3. Red Hills and Sky (gently), 4. A Black Bird with Snow-Covered Red Hills, and 5. Looking. Includes full score with piano part and individual clarinet and viola parts. College level.
Dancing Solo - Caroline Hartig
34.95

C661: Slang for Clarinet in B-flat, Violin, and Piano by Libby Larsen. Oxford University Press, 1998, SS. This piece was commissioned by the Verdehr Trio. "Slang is a one movement work in three sections. The title refers to the use of both jazz and boogie slang and twentieth century 'new music' slang throughout the composition."  A work for advanced performers. Includes full score with piano part and individual clarinet and violin parts. This is no longer available to us from Oxford. Oxford has a number of publishers in the UK it uses for the music it no longer finds profitable. You can order it directly from this one: Goodmusic Publishing.

C1139: Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano by Gian Carlo Menotti. G. Schirmer, 1996/2001, SS. This piece was commissioned by the Verdehr Trio (and Michigan State University) and they edited it for publication. Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007) was an Italian-born American composer primarily known for his operas. Three movements: I. Capriccio (Allegro), II. Romanza (Andante espressivo), and III. Envoi (Allegro). Inclues parts and piano score. Duration about 12 minutes.
24.95

G093: Quartet for the End of Time (Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps) for Clarinet in B-flat, Violin, Cello and Piano by Olivier Messiaen. Durand, 1942, PB. This is the full performing edition with individual parts for the clarinet and strings and piano score. Included in the clarinet part is the solo Abîme des oiseaux (Abyss of the Birds). We have two books about this piece: Messiaen - Quatour pour la fin du Temps which is primarily about the music and For the End of Time, The Story of the Messiaen Quartet which focuses on the creation of the composition and the historical context.
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
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C576: Suite Op. 157b for Violin, Clarinet and Piano by Darius Milhaud. Salabert, 1937. In four movements: I. Overture (Vif et gai), II. Divertissement (Animé), III. Jeu (Vif), and IV. Introduction et Final (Modéré/Vif). College level.
Kalman Bloch Principal Clarinetist,20th Century Clarinet TriosMusic from France - Verdehr Trio
27.95
C235: Meyerbeer Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet edited by Dieter Klöcker. Baerenreiter (BA 8731), 2001, SS. Includes score and performance parts. This quartet was found in the papers of the great-granddaughter of Heinrich Baermann. While not an autograph, the copy was inscribed in the hand of Carl Baermann that it had been composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer for his father. Editing is noted in the score or in a "Critical Report" which follows. 
32.95
C1232: Phantasy Quintet Op. 33 for Clarinet and String Quartet by Robin Milford edited by Paul Harris. Queen's Temple Publications, 2002, SS, (includes score and parts). Robin Milford (1903-1959) was an English composer whose style was entirely his own although it lies on a continuum between the work of his close friend Gerald Finzi and that of Vaughan Williams. The Quintet is full of wonderful tunes as well as robust and characteristic writing for both the clarinet and strings. This piece is sectional shifting primarily between Adagio and Allegro. Early college level.
22.95
C1154: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings by Douglas Moore. Carl Fischer, 1952, SB/SS. Includes score and performance parts. Douglas Moore (1893-1969) was an American composer, educator, and author who wrote for music the theater, film, ballet and orchestra. The Juilliard School of Music commissioned this piece in 1946. It is in four movements: I. Allegro risoluto, II. Andante comodo, III. Adagio recitativo, and IV. Allegro ritmico. All parts are important in this very nice ensemble work. College level with a duration of about 19 minutes.
American Clarinet TreasuresAmerican Clarinet - Ramon Kireilis
58.95
C233: Mozart Trio in E-flat major for Clarinet, Viola and Piano KV 498 (Kegelstatt Trio) edited by Wofgang Plath and Wofgang Rehm. Baerenreiter (BA5325), 1966 revised 1987, SS. From the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe with a preface and editorial note in Germany and English. Includes a violin part as an alternate to the clarinet. 
Music of Françaix, Jacob, and MozartMozart: Clarinet Trio, 'Kegelstatt' - Clarinet QuartetsHarold Wright Live Recital No. 3Trios for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano - Kim Aseltine
20.95
C640: Mozart Trio in E-flat major for Clarinet, Viola and Piano KV 498 (Kegelstatt Trio) edited by Günter Lorenz. Henle, 1981. Includes brief introductory notes. Includes a violin part as an alternate to the clarinet. 
Music of Françaix, Jacob, and MozartMozart: Clarinet Trio, 'Kegelstatt' - Clarinet QuartetsHarold Wright Live Recital No. 3Trios for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano - Kim Aseltine
20.95
C234: Mozart Quintet in A major for Clarinet and String Quartet KV 581 Performance Parts edited by Ernst Fritz Schmid. Baerenreiter (BA 4711), 1958. Urtext edition from the Neue Mozart-Ausgabe.
Kalman Bloch Principal Clarinetist,Jon Mannasse Plays Clarinet Music from 3 CenturiesMozart: Clarinet Concerto & Quintet -ShifrinMozart -  Martin Fröst
23.95
C563: Mozart Quintet in A major for Clarinet and String Quartet KV 581 Performance Parts edited by Henrik Wiese. Henle, 2004. This is a new edition of this work. It includes two pages of notes (in German, English, and French) explaining what little is known of this work, how this edition was created from earliest known edition, and the problems involved. There are also comments on specific issues in the parts. This edition also includes the fragment Allegro (KV Anh. 91) for basset clarinet in B-flat and string quartet. Only the first 93 measures have survived (this is about a page in each part). The editor has provided alternatives for the basset passages.
Kalman Bloch Principal Clarinetist,Jon Mannasse Plays Clarinet Music from 3 CenturiesMozart: Clarinet Concerto & Quintet -ShifrinMozart -  Martin Fröst
25.95
G87: Fantasy Trio Op. 26 for clarinet (in B-flat), violoncello, and piano by Robert Muczynski. Theodore Presser, 1971, SS. Four movements: Allegro energico, Anadnate con espressione, Allegro decisio, Introduction and Finale: (Andate molto e sostenuto and Allegro).
Trios for Cello, Piano & Clarinet - West
19.95
C1002: A Fraction of Your Grace for clarinet and string quartet by Zae Munn. Sisra (Arsis Press), 1999, SS. This piece was written for composer David Lipak in 1997 and was inspired by his wonderful grace as he faced the impending death of his wife. There is an alternation of sections based on quartal chords and sections based on open fifths. Motives derived from the quartal and quintal structures provide most of the melodic material. While not technically difficult at the mm=54 tempo, the parts move independently in most of this piece. Early college level with a duration of about 8:40.
24.95
C680: Serenata Svizzera Op. 29 for clarinet (in C or B-flat) and guitar by Heinrich Neumann edited by J. Gaitzsch. Berben, SS. This is one of six works by Neumann (1792-1861) for clarinet or basset horn and guitar and was first published in 1835. Includes notes in Italian and English on the composer and the piece. The C clarinet part can also be used by oboe, flute, or violin.
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26.45
C494: Overture on Hebrew Themes Op. 34 for clarinet in B-flat, piano and string quartet by Serge Prokofieff. Boosey & Hawkes, 1922. An excellent work written in 1919 at the request of  Simeon Bellison while Prokofieff was living in the United States.

49.95
C1262: Sonate No. 1 in D minor for clarinet and guitar by Ferdinand Rebay. Philomele Editions, SS. Ferdinand Rebay (1880-1953) was an Austrian composer. He wrote 600 pieces for guitar apparently inspired by his niece Gertha Hammerschmied. This large scale, three movement sonata is written, as usually for Rebay, in a concertant style giving the guitar part full participation in the melodic action. The beautiful opening Allegro molto moderato is a sonata movement constructed on two themes strongly reminiscent of Brahms late clarinet works. The slow central movement brings a set of variations and the finale is a rhythmically marked Tanz-Rondo in the way of some central European folkloric dance. Includes an introduction in French, German, and English. 
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C1263: Sonate No. 2 in A minor for clarinet and guitar by Ferdinand Rebay. Philomele Editions, 2006, SS. The manuscript for this piece was discovered in 2005. It is believed to have been written after 1941 (the date of the first clarinet and guitar sonata). The opening movement is in sonata form, followed by a slow movement, a Scherzo and a final set of variations ending by a march. The latter gives the sonata a bit of a serenade flavor. Includes an introduction in French, German, and English. Both A and B-flat clarinets are needed for this work.
44.95
C632: Quintett in A major Op. 146 for clarinet in A and string quartet by Max Reger. C.F. Peters, 1916, SS. Four movements: Moderato ed amabile, Vivace, Largo, and Poco allegretto. Professor Norman Heim described this quintet as a beautiful piece of music for clarinet in A and strings and notes that each movement is in a major form and could stand by itself.
Max Reger Music with Clarinet - Csaba Klenyán
32.95
C671: Quintet in B-flat major Op. 89 for clarinet and string quartet by Anton Reicha edited by Kurt Janetzky. Breitkopf, 1962, SS, (includes parts and score). Anton Reicha (1770-1836) was a contemporary of Beethoven and is particularly know for his many woodwind quintets. This is a major work in four movements: Allegro, Andante, Menuetto, and Finale (Allegretto). The first and last movements of major proportion and in sonata form. It has a challenging, virtuoso clarinet part with string parts primarily in an accompanying role.
Jože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
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C1371: Incontro duet for clarinet and cello by Johannes Reiche. Hofmeister, 1998, SB, 7 pages in score format. Johannes Reiche (1955-) is a German composer, conductor, teacher and clarinetist and a proponent of New Music. This piece might be a good choice for a senior or graduate recital where a piece of new music is needed. It uses contemporary notation (but not extended techniques) and much is without bar lines. The introductory section is marked impetuso and it is followed by 14 mostly short variations.
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18.95
C1333: Trio for Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano Op. 28 by Ferdinand Ries edited by Dieter Klöcker and Walter Genuit. Breitkopf (Musica Rara), 1969, SS, (includes parts and piano score). Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) who was pupil of Beethoven in Vienna was a German composer, conductor and a celebrated piano virtuoso. This trio is in four movements: Allegro; Scherzo, Allegro vivace; Adagio; and Rondo, Allegro ma non troppo. The clarinet and cello parts are probably early college level while the piano part appears to be more difficult.
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C1117: Trio in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Violoncello, and Piano by Archduke Rudolph of Austria edited by Dieter Klöcker. Breitkopf (Musica Rara), 1969, SS, (includes parts and piano score). Archduke Rudolph (1788-1831); who was a patron, friend, and composition student of Beethoven; left a number of fine works. This trio is in three movements (a Rondo was incomplete): Allegro moderato, Scherzo allegretto, and Larghetto (which has five variations).  Duration about 22 minutes.
Clarinet Trios -  Klöcker
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C1287: Fantasy on "The Miller's Tears" for Clarinet (in A), Violoncello and Piano by Simon A. Sargon. Simon A. Sargon, 2007, SB/SS, (includes parts and piano score). This piece was inspired by the song "Dem Milner's Trern," one of about 50 songs written by Mark Warshawsky (1840-1907) a well-know Yiddish composer, poet, and performer. The composer writes that although this piece has elements of both a Theme and Variations and program music, it cannot be put into any formal category. College level with a duration of about 13:30.
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G153: Quartet for Clarinet (in A), Violin, Violoncello, and Piano by Peter Schickele. Elkan-Vogel, 1984, SS, (includes parts and piano score). In four movements: I. Moderate, flowing, II. Fast, driving, III. Slow, elegiac, and IV. Quite fast, dancing. An advanced work with a duration of about 20 minutes.
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C1095: Love Letters for Clarinet and Cello by Ruth Schonthal. Sisra (Arsis Press), 1988, SS, 16 pages (score format). Ruth Schonthal (1924-2006) was born in Germany and lived in Sweden, USSR, Mexico, and finally in the US where she studied with Hindemith at Yale graduating in 1948. This work was written in 1979 and contains nine pieces. Excellent for college and professional recitals. For Clarinet in A. Duration about 11:30.
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C704: Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) Four Pieces Op. 132 for clarinet (or violin), viola and piano by Robert Schumann edited by Joachim Draheim. Breitkopf, 1988, SS, (includes all parts and piano score). Four short movements:  I. Lebhaft, nich zu schnell, II. Lebhaft und sehr markiert, III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zartem Ausdruck, and IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert. This is beautiful writing for all three instruments in a style similar to the Fantasy Pieces, with flowing melody and accompaniment in other instruments. A nice recital piece for college and professional level performers. Includes notes by the editior.
Max Bruch: Clarinet and Viola Music - Steven KanofTrios for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano - Kim AseltineClarinet Concert No. 5 - Harold Wright
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C1393: Clarinet Quintet (Clarinet and String Quartet) by Cyril Scott. Edition Peters, 1961/2008, SS, (includes parts and score). Cyril Scott (1879-1970) a composer, author and poet was described by Eugene Goossens as "the father of modern British music." It was composed in 1951 and premiered the same year by Gervase De Peyer. This work is in two sections. A college level work. This is the first edition available for sale.
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C761: Concertino for Clarinet and String Quartet by Bright Sheng. G. Schirmer, 1997, SS, (includes parts and score). This piece was commissioned and written for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and its Artistic Director, David Shifrin. The materials of this work are drawn from fragments of folk tunes the composer heard while living in the northwest part of China. Unlike most Chinese folk music this music has a seven-note scale similar to the mixolydian mode. In four movements: I. Andante, II. Prestissimo, and III. Largo. Both B-flat and A clarinets are needed. This is a professional level work with a duration about 17 minutes.
Five American Clarinet Quintets - David Shifrin
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C736: Tibetan Dance for clarinet in B-flat, violin and piano by Bright Sheng. G. Schirmer, 2006, SS. Tibetan Dance was written for the Verdehr Trio in 2000 by Chinese born composer Bright Sheng (1955-) who lived near the Tibetan border during his teenage years. It is in three movements: I. Prelude, II. Song (Melanconico, and the piano is tacet), and III. Tibetan Dance. The composer wrote "the work is anchored on the last movement, the longest of the three. The first two movements are reminiscent, as if one is hearing songs from a distant memory, and the music becomes real in the last movement." Duration about 15 minutes.
International Connection - The Verdehr Trio
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C900: Cabaret Music for Clarinet, Violin, Cello & Piano by Allen Shawn. Galaxy Music, 1986, SS. Allen Shawn (1948-) is an American composer who teaches at Bennington College in Vermont. The work is in three movements. It is a college level work, primarily due to the mixed meter in the first and third movements.
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C1153: Prelude, Blues and Finale for Two Clarinets in A (or Clarinet in A and Viola) and Piano by Elie Siegmeister. Carl Fischer, SS. Elie Siegmeister (1909-1991) was an American composer, educator and author. This is a challenging and exciting piece that was composed for Stanley and Naomi Drucker and Blanche Abram and premiered by them in 1984. This edition was copied from a manuscript which appears to have had a number of corrections (cut and paste) especially in the first few pages. It is supplied with a piano score, and a part with the first and second clarinet part and another with the first clarinet and viola part, so when played by two clarinets they each have their own part. Duration about 16 minutes.
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C917: Tres Fantasias for clarinet, cello & piano by Roberto Sierra. Subito Music, 1994, SS. The first movement is Muntuno and is based in part on that popular Afro-Caribbean rhythm. The second movement (Coral) is based on Bach's Choral "Es ist genung" (which is heard midway through in the first movement as well). The third movement (Doce) is a free exploration of the 12-tone row that Schoenberg used in his Suite for Piano Op. 25. An advanced work with a duration of about 11 minutes.
Roberto Sierra: Clarinet Works - Rick Faria
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C1293: Trio in E-flat major Op. 27 for Piano, Clarinet (or Violin) and Violoncello by Frantisek Skroup edited by Martin Harlow. Baerenreiter (BA 9521), 2008, SS, (includes all parts and piano score). František Jan Škroup (1801-1862) was a Czech composer and conductor who was an important musician of the national revival movement. His primary compositional output was music for the theatre but he also wrote some chamber music including this clarinet trio (ca. 1845) which is one a very few between Beethoven and Brahms. In four movements: I. Allegro, II. Andante grazioso, III. Scherzo (Allegretto), and IV. Finale (Allegro). This edition includes historical notes and a critical commentary on the editing. A college level work. Click on the cover image to see a copy of the first page.
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C681: Clarinet Quintet for clarinet in A and string quartet by Arthur Somervell. Emerson Edition, 2004, SS. Arthur Somervell (1863-1937) was an English composer of a conservative style. Despite the title both A and B-flat clarinets are required for this piece. Four movements: 1.. Sostenunto/Allegretto (quasi andante) grazioso, 2. Intermezzo (Allegretto), 3. Lament (Adagio non troppo), and 4. Finale (Allegro vivace). The inner two movements are for B-flat clarinet.
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C487: Fantasia and Variations on a Theme of Danzi Op. 81 for clarinet and string quartet by Louis Spohr edited by Himie Voxman. Musica Rara, 1977, SS. This piece was written in 1814 and premiered in January 1815 by Johann Simon Hermstedt. In one movement with tempos alternating between Allegro molto and Andantino. The clarinet part is primarily based on arpeggio patterns and requires strong technique. The strings are mostly in an accompanying role. We also stock the Clarinet and Piano Reduction edition.
Jon Mannasse Plays Clarinet Music from 3 CenturiesSpohr Clarinet Concertos Nos. 2 and 4Jože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
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C1375: Man lebt nur einal!, Walzer im Ländlerstyle Op. 167 by Johann Strauss II arranged for clarinet and string quartet by Peter Totzauer. Hofmeister, 1994, SS, includes score and parts. Wrtten in 1855, the title means "You Only Live Once" and it is to be performed in the style of the landler, an Austrian folk dance. The bass line of the score calls for a  double bass with the cello as an alternate. The clarinet and the first violin have the melody with the other strings in an accompanying role. Advanced high school level and up.
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G149: Suite from L'Historie du Soldat for Clarinet, Violin and Piano by Igor Stravinsky (arranged by the composer). Chester, 1920/1989, SS. This suite has the pieces: 1. Marche du Soldat, 2. Le Violon du Soldat, 3. Petit Concert, 4. Tango-Valse-Rag, and 5. La Danse du Diable. Both A and B-flat clarinets are needed. Duration about 15 minutes.
20th Century Clarinet Trios
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G148: Suite from L'Historie du Soldat for Clarinet, Violin and Piano by Igor Stravinsky (arranged by the composer). International Music Co. SS. This suite has the pieces: 1. Marche du Soldat, 2. Le Violon du Soldat, 3. Petit Concert, 4. Tango-Valse-Rag, and 5. La Danse du Diable. Both A and B-flat clarinets are needed. Duration about 15 minutes.
20th Century Clarinet Trios
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C1289: 7 Balkan Dances for Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano by Marko Tajcevic arranged by Alojz Srebotnjak. Schott, 1973, (includes parts and piano score). Marko Tajčević (1900-1984) was a Serbian composer and musician. He studied in Zagreb, Prague, and Vienna and was a music educator, composer, and choral conductor. This piece was originally for piano and is very popular in that format. The dances do not have names. They are marked: I. Con moto, II. Rustico, III. Vivo, IV. Sostenuto e cantabile, V. Allegro ritmico, VI. Allegretto, and VII. Allegro quasi pesante. College level with a duration of about 10 minutes.
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C1096: Passages 111 Trio for Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano by Mary Jeanne van Appledorn. Sisra Publications (Arsis Press), 2003, SS, (includes parts and piano score). Mary Jeanne van Appledorn (1927-) is an American composer of contemporary classical music.  Passages III is a trio for clarinet, cello and piano that was commissioned in 2003 by Trio Montecino. The piece continues the composer's concept of creating movements based on the colors of a specific musical scale or motive. In six movements: I. Allegro (contains octatonic and modal scale constructions), II. Moderato (features energetic bi-chordal structures), III. Presto (octatonic melodic and vertical structures), IV. Fugato (a short four-voice fugue based on a Lydian tetrachordal subject), V. Mesmeric Moment (founded on pentatonic structures in the D Dorian scale), and VI. Marcato (features minor ninth chords alternating with quartal structures performed at sforzando dynamics throughout). College level.
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C1105: Six Studies in English Folk-Song (arranged for Clarinet and String Quartet) by Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged by Adam Lesnick. International Opus, 1994, SS, (includes parts and score). This popular piece (originally for cello and piano) was arranged by the composer for clarinet and piano. This version for clarinet and string quartet should be playable by better high school level players.
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G101: Trio in D for clarinet in A (violin), horn (viola/bassoon/basset horn/bass clarinet) and piano by Richard Walthew. Rosewood, 2000. Richard Walthew (1872-1951) was a British composer with a special affinity for chamber music. This piece is of intermediate length and in three movements: I. Allegro Moderato, II. Allegretto, and III. Lento/Allegro non troppo. Early college level.
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C1370: Gestural Variations Op. 43a for Clarinet, Violoncello and Piano by Graham Waterhouse. Hofmeister, 1998, SS. Includes parts and piano score. Graham Waterhouse (1962-) is an English born and educated composer and a cellist who is based in Germany. Originally written for bassoon, oboe and piano, the work was rescored by the composer for this combination. Each variation evokes a different movement or gesture, such as those made by a mime or ballet dancer. College level with a duration of 13 minutes.
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C556: Weber Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and String Quartet by Carl Maria von Weber edited by Leonard Kohl. Bote & Bock, 1962/1998. This work begins with a Adagio introduction, then the theme (Allegretto), followed by six variations. It concludes with a 6/8 Allegro assai and ends in a final Vivo. Parts only (no score). We also have an edition for clarinet and piano.
Weber Clarinet Works - BerkesJože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette

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C554: Weber Quintet for Clarinet in B-flat Major Op. 34 for clarinet and string quartet by Carl Maria von Weber. Robert Lienau. Four movements:  Allegro, Adagio ma non troppo, Minuet, and Rondo. The first and third movements are weak; however, the Adagio and Rondo show Weber at his best. The string parts are not difficult helping to make this an excellent college level work. Note: this edition is not currently available. We also have an edition from the same publisher for clarinet and piano.
Weber Clarinet Works - BerkesClarinet Virtuosi of the Past: Heinrich Baermann - SoamesHarold Wright Live Recital No. 3The Romantic Clarinet - Sharon KamJože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
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C886: Weber Quintet for Clarinet in B-flat Major Op. 34 for clarinet and string quartet by Carl Maria von Weber edited by Günter Haußwald revised by Wolfgang Meyer and Christoph Poppen. Breitkopf, 1989. This edition includes a Preface (in English and German) that provides the background and history of the works and remarks on the editing, Notes on the Revision, and a Critical Commentary that lists the individual edits. Four movements: Allegro, Adagio ma non troppo, Minuet, and Rondo. .
Weber Clarinet Works - BerkesClarinet Virtuosi of the Past: Heinrich Baermann - SoamesHarold Wright Live Recital No. 3The Romantic Clarinet - Sharon KamJože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
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C887: Weber Quintet for Clarinet in B-flat Major Op. 34 for clarinet and string quartet by Carl Maria von Weber edited by Stanley Drucker. International Music Co., 1958, SS. Four movements: Allegro, Adagio ma non troppo, Minuet, and Rondo.
Weber Clarinet Works - BerkesClarinet Virtuosi of the Past: Heinrich Baermann - SoamesHarold Wright Live Recital No. 3The Romantic Clarinet - Sharon KamJože Kotar Klarinet/Clarinet/Klarinette
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C1358: Air and Simple Gifts for Violin, Cello, Clarinet and Piano by John Williams. Hal Leonard, 2009, SS. Written especially for the Inaugural Ceremony of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. It is based on the on the familiar nineteenth century Shaker hymn Simple Gifts by Joseph Brackett. Duration is about 4:30. This edition has individual parts (including one for the piano) and a full score.
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C908: Trio in D Minor Op. 3 for clarinet (or violin), cello, and piano by Alexander von Zemlinsky. Simrock, 1897, SS. Alexander von Zemlinsky (1871-1942) was an Austrian composer, conductor, and teacher. This is one of Zemlinsky earlier works and was published by Simrock at the recommendation of Brahms. The clarinet part requires both B-flat and A clarinets. In three movements: Allegro ma non troppo, Andante, and Allegro. This is an extended work with a duration of about 28 minutes.
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