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Francaix,Jean (1912-1997)
Sex  Male
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Concerto
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Comments  Dedicated "A mon Ami Fernand OUBRADOUS". This contemporary work stands as one of the most difficult clarinet concertos written to date. Although written in A major, the Bb Clarinet is specified, causing the clarinetist to perform in the written key of five sHarps.
Publisher  Musicales Transatlantiques
Inst.  [2] Clarinet in Bb, Piano
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Comments  Piano reduction.
Publisher  Unknown
Inst.  [>13] Clarinet in Bb, Orchestra
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Divertissement
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Publisher  Associated
B. Schott's Sohne
M. Eschig
Schott
Inst.  [3] Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon
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L'Heure du Berger
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Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [6] Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn, Piano
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Petit Quatuor
Written  1992
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Comments  Originally for four saxophones
Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [4] Clarinet in Bb (2), Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet
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Comments  Arranged by Rainer Schottstadt

Quintet
Written  1977
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Comments  Tonal, Contemporary Style
Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [5] Clarinet in Bb, Violin (2), Viola, Cello
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Tema con variazioni
Written  1974
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Comments  Dedicated to "Olivier", the composer's grandson. This was the 1974 Solo de Concours. The work is charming but challenging.
Publisher  M. Eschig
Inst.  [2] Clarinet in A, Piano
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Trio
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Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [3] Clarinet in Bb, Piano, Viola
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Wind Quintet No. 1
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Comments  A musical whirlwind. Especially difficult clarinet and flute parts as I remember. Light, entertaining, brilliant, challenging and virtuosic.
Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [5] Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn
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Wind Quintet No. 2
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Comments  Virtuosic parts for everyone
Publisher  Schott
Inst.  [5] Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn
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