Following their edition of the Grand Concerto in F minor Op. 5 (51481209), Henle expands their series of Crusell's clarinet concertos to include the one in B-flat major Op. 11. The Swedish composer was himself a prominent clarinet virtuoso and the concertos were tailor-made for himself so to speak. Despite being technically very demanding, the Concerto in B-flat major avoids being overly virtuosic and wins us over with its melodic ingenuity. It is a very welcome addition to Henle's early Romantic repertoire for the clarinet. The clarinetist Nicolai Pfeffer edited the edition in an exemplary manner, consulting the sole surviving source, the first edition of 1829. Johannes Umbreit was responsible for the study score, which wonderfully fits the hands.
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Like a technical encyclopedia for the clarinet, Etudes Progressive et Mélodiques provides a detailed guide to establishing a high standard of technique on the instrument. Jeanjean's compilation covers all aspects, from quick semiquaver studies to melodic minor études, making the book a must buy for all clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso clarinet player himself, Jeanjean's understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. The Etudes Progressives et Mélodiques supplies a steady development from beginning to end and with titles in five languages, this Paul Jeanjean study book cannot be missed.
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Born in Prague in 1901, Hans, or rather Hanus Winterberg, had found his style around the mid-1930s, to which he would remain faithful until the end of his life, representing a unique but not untypical symbiosis of different influences for Czech modernism: the Second Viennese School, mediated by his teacher Alexander Zemlinsky, French Impressionism and, becoming more and more prominent over time, the folk-inspired, rhythmically dominated music of Leos Janácek. Winterberg did not have much time to build a career, because from March 1939 at the latest, after the annexation of the so-called “Resttschechechei” by Nazi Germany, he, as a Jew, was forbidden any professional activity. Exploited as a forced laborer from 1941, he probably only escaped deportation to Theresienstadt and death in Auschwitz through the protection of his marriage to the respected Sudeten German pianist Maria Maschat. The handwriting of the few compositions written during the war bears witness to the existential hardship in which they were written, but also to the immense spiritual resistance of their creator. The Suite for clarinet and piano from 1944, published here for the first time, is not only a substantial contribution to the clarinet literature, but also a unique document of artistic self-assertion.
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Composed by Gabriel Grovlez, Lamento et Tarentelle is a piece for clarinet and piano. Initially written for the Paris Conservatoire contest in 1923, it is dedicated to a professor of the Conservatoire, Prosper Mimart. Quite difficult (6, 7), this work is perfect for the transition between the upper intermediate level and advanced. Lamento et Tarentelle is divided into four sections: 1. Lento ma non troppo 2. Vivo (Movement of Tarentelle) 3. A tempo 4. Piú Vivo. This really melodious piece requires the mastering of breathing technique among other specificities. Gabriel Grovlez (1879-1944) is a renowned composer and conductor. He studied at the same time as Gabriel Fauré and composed numerous pieces for voice and some chamber music.
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The most important clarinet literature in one volume, from composers including Baermann, Mozart, Stamitz and more.
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Written by Auguste Périer, 331 Exercices Journaliers de Mécanisme is a must-have set of daily exercises that will help to develop a better technique. With exercises that fit intermediate to advanced players, this volume will definitely help the clarinet players to gain agility and dexterity. Each exercise is very short, and a guide on how to use the book is written at the beginning. Auguste Périer (1883-1947) is a French clarinettist who obtained the First Prize of the Paris Conservatoire. He was later solo clarinet at the Opéra-Comique and professor at the Conservatoire.
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Contents:
I Allegro molto appasionato
II Andante molto tranquillo
III Quasi un Minetto, ma con gravitá
IV Presto possibile
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Table of contents:
Mazurka in A minor Op. 67 No. 4
Mazurka in A flat major Op. 59 No. 2
Mazurka in C major, Op. 56 No. 2
Mazurka in G minor Op. 67 No. 2
Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2
Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1
Waltz in A flat major, Op. 69 No. 1
Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64 No. 1
Waltz in F minor, Op. 70 No. 2
“This useful, well-conceived set of eight transcriptions for B-flat clarinet and one transcription for clarinet in A intends to recall the most interesting and creative arrangements of the master composer's music made over the past 150 years...This is a valuable collection suitable for recital, contest, or studio purposes.” –The Instrumentalist
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Performed by Harold Wright, clarinet
Accompaniment: Harris Goldsmith, piano
Harold Wright of the Boston Symphony takes you further into the advanced level of clarinet solos, demonstrating each piece with a professional accompanist. Then you step in with his performance suggestions well in hand, for a magnificent performance! Esteemed pianist Harris Goldsmith provides your accompaniments, including both the Rabaud Solo de Concours and the Mozart Concerto's Allegro movement.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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