This is the piano reduction version. The Clarinet Concerto was written in 1968 in response to a commission from the Royal Philharmonic Society. It was first performed in February 1969 by the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Colin Davis with Gervase de Pyer as soloist at the Royal Festival Hall London.

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Commissioned by The Mühlfeld Trio in 1988 Lullaby is one of a pair of pieces by Lefanu based around twilight and night. The piece features six miniatures illustrating a mother's experiences watching her child drifting into slumber. The miniatures are performed without breaks as one continuous piece with fluctuations surprises and long stretches of blissful chords and undulating textures. The clarinet part is also included on a separate insert.The second piece of the pair Nocturne for Cello and Piano is available: item code NOV361054.

The Play ‘em Right collection is aimed at musicians who wish to familiarise themselves with jazz rock and Latin styles. Each of the duet books contain many pieces together with keyboard and guitar chords which explore the particular genre.

Novelty of form selected modulations strange tone colours the use of completely unexpected rhythms' this is how Camille Saint-Saëns praised the debut work of a young colleague and continued: 'Above everything is a charm that surrounds the whole work and makes the mass of average listeners accept the most surprising audacities as something entirely natural.The First Violin Sonata by Gabriel Fauré (1845 1924) was indeed an extraordinary composition which at the same time opened the way for the oeuvre of one of the most important French composers in the late 19th century and early 20th century: It was particularly with songs and Pianomusic that he could win the heart of the audience. In the 1870s Fauré wrote three songs which were originally not meant to be a unity but were later assembled under Opus Number 7. The first song is 'Après un rêve' a romantic rapturous song which like a 'Song Without Words' by Mendelssohn is perfect for making music with an accompanied solo instrument.

André Messager (1853-1929) composed Solo De Concours for Clarinet in 1899 as a Paris Conservatoire Contest piece. Composed in three sections the cheerful first part contains triplet figures by the Clarinet that can easily be heard over the Orchestra. The second part has a strong French melody that can be heard as an exchange between the Clarinet and the Orchestra. A cadenza followed by trills ends this section and leads to the final part where the Clarinet stands out from the Orchestra with a rich melodic energy. André Messager is a previous student of Gabriel Fauré and CamilleSaint-Saëns who wrote numerous operas operettas and ballets. He was later appointed Commander of the Legion d’Honneur.

Twenty Easy And Progressive Studies written by Auguste Périer for Clarinet is a method that features 20 pieces for beginners. This well-constructed method was written with increasing difficulty and should enable young players to develop their technique and their sonority. Auguste Périer (1883-1947) is a French clarinettist that worked for the Opera-Comique and who was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire. He was really known to use a clear sound and the vibrato technique. He was dedicated in some musical pieces by Saint-Saens.

The Best of Clarinet is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years.Technically tried and tested all the pieces have been rigorously researched by Clarinet expertPaul Harris. A CD of performances and Piano accompaniments is included as well as useful practice tips. In each of the books one piece from each list of the 2008-2013 Associated Board syllabus is included enabling candidates to use the books in their graded examinations.