SKU: HL.14078001

SKU: HL.48184052

0.353 inches.

Published in 1984, Six Pieces d?Auditions de Jean-Michel Defaye (born 1932) is a set of 6 exercises for four clarinets in Bb. As a pianist, composer, producer and arranger, Jean-Michel Defaye mainly created pieces for brass and wind instruments. He won the Premier Second Grand Prix de Rome in 1958 and the Belgian Queen Elizabeth composition competition in 1959..

SKU: HL.48181342

UPC: 888680856731. 9.0x12.0x0.096 inches.

“Jeanine Rueff (1922-1999) was a French composer and music educator. Her Concertino for Clarinet and orchestral or Piano accompaniment was first published in 1950 and remains a popular, alternative piece in the advanced clarinetist's performance repertoire. Rueff wrote extensively for the Saxophone and Clarinet and her compositions are often used as required contest solos. Concertino is fast and contains complex rhythms. Other appealing musical features include chromaticism, triplet motifs and the exploitation of the entire range of the Clarinet. Rueff's Concertino provides a challenging yet riveting piece for advanced clarinetists.”.

SKU: HL.48181587

UPC: 888680844905. 9x12 inches.

Marcel Poot: Arabesque (Clarinet & Piano).

SKU: HL.48182152

UPC: 888680835927. 9x12 inches.

Hermann David Koppel: Variations Op.72 (Clarinet & Piano).

SKU: HL.48181576

UPC: 888680906900. 9.0x12.0x0.129 inches.

“Published in 1953, the Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra was composed by the French composer, conductor and winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1927, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971). This concerto was dedicated to Ulysse Delécluse (1907-1995), a French Clarinettist known for his transcription of 'Quinze études' by J. S. Bach for the clarinet. Each of its three movements were chosen to be the examination pieces at the Paris Conservatoire, the first movement for the Examination Solo in 1953 and the second and third for the Contest Solo in 1966. This concerto begins with an unconventional start, the clarinet playing on its own and being joined later by the orchestra. It also contains some unusual material such as polychords and dissonances through the piece. Notes on this concerto by Henri Tomasi himself were written in 1957, describing the importance of the improvisation for the principal topic.”.

SKU: HL.48181113

UPC: 888680862053. 9x12 inches.

The Little Negro was originally composed by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) for piano in 1909. The purpose was to write a great work that could also played by children. Eugène Bozza made the piece even more accessible in 1984 by arranging it for wind quintet. The Little Negro is marked Allegro and begins with a theme modelled on ragtime music, a style which was very popular at the time of composition. Jazz influences, the C major key signature, 2/4 meter and upbeat features make for an exciting and accessible piece for all the ensemble. Bozza's arrangement of Debussy's The Little Negro for a wind quintet made up of flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn is a thrilling addition to the repertoire.

SKU: HL.48182349

UPC: 888680840686. 9.0x12.0x0.112 inches.

“The infamous Six Cello Suites by J. S. Bach are perfectly arranged for the Clarinet by French clarinetist, Ulysse Delécluse (1907-1995). Bach originally composed the Cello Suites, some of the most recognisable and frequently performed solo compositions ever written for the instrument, during the period 1717-1723, when he served as Kapellmeister in Köthen. Delécluse's adaptions for Clarinet (1965) include phrase marks, dynamic markings, articulation and performance directions. Delécluse's adaptions are flawless, making the notorious Suites enjoyably accessible for the Clarinet. ”.

SKU: HL.48185887

Franz Peter Schubert: Sonata in A minor 'Arpeggione' (Clarinet & Piano).

SKU: HL.48186547

UPC: 888680795733. 9.0x12.0x0.077 inches.

Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor, his Canzonetta remains a recognised piece in the Clarinet repertoire. Pierne studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series, Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933, and during this time, he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierne composed for a variety of instruments, Canzonetta for Clarinet with Piano accompaniment being one of four solo works by the composer. This Pierne piece for Clarinet contains many characteristics typical of the French style, such as lyrical melodies, a significant number of performance directions, flourishes of semiquavers, chromaticism and many changes in dynamics. Canzonetta is a varied piece, essential to the repertoire of aspiring clarinetists..

SKU: HL.48186007

UPC: 888680841959. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches.

Ode Rose Cla/Pno.

SKU: HL.48181544

UPC: 888680842185. 9.0x12.0x0.126 inches.

Celebrated Violin virtuoso, Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) is well-known for his Caprices for Violin, aiding violinists in their technique. Therefore, when clarinetist Ulysse Delecluse arranged a selection of the Caprices for Clarinet, it was well-received. Paganini's compositions are technically creative and demanding and Delecluse's adaptions for the Clarinet include variations in articulation, phrasing, breath marks, range and dynamics. Considering the success of Paganini's Caprices for the Violin, this versatile adaption for clarinetists cannot be missed by advanced performers of the instrument..