Performed by Keith Dwyer clarinetAccompaniment : Cassini String Quartet: Charles Roth 1st violin; Marla Smith 2nd violin; John Madison viola; John Iatzko violoncelloWritten for his friend and fellow Mason inVienna Anton Stadler the quintet was completed in September of 1789 and premiered a few days before Christmas of that year. It is one of Mozart's most perfect accomplishments ? a score of proud serenity transparenttexture and radiant beauty. It is also an example of Mozart's uncanny ability to combine the best parts of chamber music and concerto music. The solo clarinet leads the ensemble but does not subjugate it. There is an infinitevariety of interplay between the performing partners and all five instruments undertake the virtuoso's role at one time or another. 'The result ' says Homer Ulrich 'is a piece of music whose charm and delicacy are difficult toduplicate in the literature of strings and winds.' This deluxe 2-CD set includes the quintet in its original key with printed parts for both A and B-flat clarinets and adds a repitched version for B-flat clarinetists allowingplayers of that instrument easier execution plus the ability to learn the same fingerings as the composer's intended A clarinet for performance purposes.Includes a high-quality printed music score for B-flat clarinet; anda compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the accompaniment minus the soloist. Also includes a second compact disccontaining a recording of the quintet repitched to allow B-flat clarinetists to play the original written part for A-clarinet.

Stamitz: Concerto No. 3 in B Flat for Clarinet-Performed by Keith Dwyer clarinetAccompaniment: Stuttgart Festival OrchestraConductor: Emil KahnNo composer likes to write music without feeling that an artist exists both capable of and willing to playit to good advantage. When Carl Maria von Weber met Heinrich Joseph Baermann one of the greatest clarinetists of the early nineteenth century he delightedly began writing all sorts of work for him including several chamberpieces and the two famous clarinet concerti. In his F-minor Concerto No. 1 it is clear that Weber knew the virtuosity of his player-he makes the soloist range over the entire compass of his instrument and such quiet moments asdo occur are invariably surrounded by runs leaps and passagework of the utmost brilliance. A fantastic concerto. Also in this edition is Carl Stamitz's lovely B-flat-major concerto a most beautiful Classical-era work. Includes aprinted solo part for B-flat clarinet and two compact discs containing a complete version with soloist in digitally remastered stereo; then a second version of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist; and a -20%slow-tempo version of the accompaniments for practice purposes.

Performed by Stanley Drucker clarinetAccompaniment: Judith Olson pianoAdvancing clarinetists will love this challenging collection drawn from widely used State Contest Pieces including great repertoire fromClassical (Mozart) Romantic (Brahms) and Modern (Hindemith) eras. The scores are annotated by the soloist on this album Stanley Drucker of the New York Philharmonic. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated withperformance suggestions and a digitally remastered stereo compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Also includes a slow-tempo practice version of theRondo from Mozart's clarinet concerto to help you get up to speed.

Performed by Jerome Bunke clarinet Accompaniment: Hidemitsu Hayashi piano Favorites of clarinetists and pinnacles of the repertoire these two sonatas are always popular on recital programs everywhere. Hear the piece performed by American virtuosoJerome Bunke then you play them again with his accompanist. Presented here in the original key with printed parts for B-flat clarinets this 2-CD set includes complete reference performance piano accompaniments plus a slow-tempo practice version of the accompaniments to help you as you learn the piece! Includes an expansive newly engraved music score for B-flat clarinet printed on high-quality ivory paper; and twocompact discs containing a complete version with soloist in digitally remastered stereo; then a second version in digitally remastered stereo of the accompaniment minus the soloist; plus a -20% slow-tempo version for practice purposes.

Performed by Bob Wilber Clarinet Join Bob Wilber in a pop collection of original student jazz solos in duet form. You choose either first or second part with Bob as your partner. A challenge in close harmony playing for all clarinetists. Difficulty level: early intermediate and higher. Includes a high-quality printed music book with both parts and a CD containing accompaniments to both the minus 1st and minus 2nd duet parts.

Music Minus One Clarinet or Soprano Sax-Such jazz legends as Dick Wellstood Alphonse 'Doc' Cheatham and George Duvivier and more back you up in this amazing collection of New York-style Dixieland standards. After the break-up of the big-band era around 1950 many of the finest 'swing' or mainstream players found themselves without an outlet for their abilities and took to playing 'Dixieland' in New York clubs such as Eddie Condon's and the Metropole. And so was born a new style of Dixieland jazz minus the banjos tubas steamboats and magnolias! It is this version we celebrate on this album. We encourage you the soloist to invent counter-melodies rather than mere harmony parts. This is a music of loose weavingparts not one of precision ensemble figures. And in short it is one of the greatest improvisational experiences any jazz player could hope to have. Includes a high-quality printed music score and compact disc featuring stereo accompaniments to each piece. Performed by Kenny Davern clarinet Accompaniment: Kenny Davern clarinet and soprano sax 'Doc' Cheatham trumpet Vic Dickenson trombone Dick Wellstood piano George Duvivier bass Gus Johnson Jr. drums

Music Minus One Clarinet-Stravinsky wrote this septet one of the twentieth century's groundbreaking musical compositions in 1917. As always he led the composing world with innovation and excitement. A work that is still widely performed in our time. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed by Robert Yamins clarinet Accompaniment: Alice Poulson violin Glenn Rubin bass Harry Searing bassoon Gerald Kocher trumpet Sean Mahoney trombone James Preiss percussion

Performed by Laurence Liberson clarinet Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn More excerpts from the symphonic repertoire displaying the clarinet's beauty. The player functions both as soloist and a member of the ensemble throughout this eclectic program. Any prospective first-chair clarinetist will find this training ground invaluable. Includes a high-quality printed music score for both B-flat and A clarinets and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel); then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.

Music Minus One Clarinet-Carl Maria von Weber great innovator and orchestrator who paved the way for such Romantic giants as Wagner and Liszt wrote this famous and oft-performed 'little concerto' in 1811. Lovely sonorities beautiful themes - in short a great piece for clarinet and orchestra. Also featured in this MMO edition Beethoven's beautiful warm-toned Piano Trio No. 4 is a treasure-trove of possibilities for the clarinetist. Lovely themes - young Beethoven at his best! Includes a high-quality printed music score for B-flat clarinet and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel) then a second version in full stereo of theorchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Performed by Keith Dwyer clarinet Accompaniment: Weber Concertino: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra/Emil Kahn Beethoven Trio: Richard Mattson violoncello Robert Conway piano

Clarinet Deluxe 2-CD Set-Native son Tim Laughlin decided he wanted to create in the style but not necessarily using the tried and true classics of the Crescent City. So he assembled an extraordinary band of players all veterans of the music wrote a collection of new songs and produced this extraordinary album. It won First Prize as the Best Jazz Album created in Louisiana in 2003 by Offbeat Magazine. Tim graciously made this album available to Music Minus One remixing the music to omit the key players clarinet trumpet trombone piano bass and drums for delectable play-alongs. This is music rich in tradition but new to your ears. This music isn't easy but then again to modern players it maybe as they'll be able to negotiate the charts provided. Audio samples of each song are provided.

Performed by Tim Laughlin clarinet Accompaniment: Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All-Stars. Many people consider New Orleans the birthplace of jazz. After all Louis Armstrong was born and played there as well as Joseph King Oliver the Dodds Brothers Sidney Bechet and a roster of players to fill not one but many all-star bands. Louis Prima was a child of the Crescent City as is Harry Connick and Wynton Marsalis. The whole Marsalis clan was raised there and are all acknowledged jazz masters so its reputation as the seminal jazz town has long been acknowledged. We assembled a band of New Orleans' best players for our times veterans all of many street parades and steamboat gigs andasked them to put together a typical program of New Orleans Classics. Under the direction of Tim Laughlin clarinetist supreme and led by Connie Jones Jr. one of the great hornmen of this city which boasts so many great players they put together an album of must-hear must-have songs that every traditional jazz player cherishes. Hear them now in these perfect renditions. Then join the band on your own instrument be it clarinet trumpet trombone tenor piano bass or drums as they swing through the French Quarter of New Orleans. Includes newly engraved solo charts printed on acid-free ivory paper; and two compact discs featuring complete versions of each tune plus a recording of the accompaniments minus the soloist. Also includes slow-tempo versions of most up-tempo pieces for practice purposes.

Performed by Harold Wright clarinet Accompaniment: Harris Goldsmith piano This final album in the Laureate Series of Contest Solos for advanced clarinetists is a master class with Harold Wright of the Boston Symphony. Concentrating on movements from Brahms' first sonata and Weber's second concerto it is sure to prepare you for first chair!

for Clarinet and Piano-Performed by Anton Hollich clarinet Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano Here is a spectacular collection of classic pieces arranged for clarinet with piano accompaniment penned by the greatest composers of all time. Symphonic excerpts concert-pieces and themes from famous concerti combine to create an album filled with material for the advancing clarinetist. Drawn almost entirely from the golden age of classical and romantic German repertoire you will find thrilling music by Carl Maria von Weber Mozart Mendelssohn Beethoven Schumann and many more. These classic pieces have been assembled for early-intermediate and higher-level players to help develop a wide range ofinterpretational and technical skills. Listen to virtuoso clarinetist Anton Hollich perform these masterpieces then you step front-and-center with the illustrious Harriet Wingreen as your accompanist. Bravo! Includes a newly engraved authoritative printed solo part and two compact discs containing a complete version with soloist in digitally recorded stereo; then a digital stereo version of the accompaniment minus the soloist.

Clarinet-Performed by John Cipolla clarinet Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn These all-time standards have been arranged for clarinet and symphony orchestra for a beautiful palette of sound. Not too difficult. Includes a high-quality printed solo part for B-flat clarinet and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel; and a second performance in full stereo minus the soloist.

Clarinet Play-Along Pack-A marvelous and eclectic assortment of pieces for woodwind quintet from Beethoven Haydn Mozart and others. Includes Haydn's complete Divertimento No. 1 in B-flat major with its universally loved 'Andante quasi Allegretto' (St. Anthonius chorale). Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc featuring stereo accompaniments for each piece. Performed by George Townsend clarinet Accompaniment: Camerata Woodwind Quintet: Roy Lawrence oboe Gerald Carey flute Roger Collins french horn Robert Koper bassoon