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Author: clarinetman  
Date:   2007-09-04 13:25 
 Hello, 
 
I have always heard stories about a solo for clarinet in which the clarinetist takes his/her clarinet apart during the piece. The player ends up playing on the mouthpiece alone. I have heard about this piece from several people, but never actually from someone who has played the piece or knows the composer. Does such a piece really exist or did I just make it up? Thanks for your assistance
  
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Author: tictactux ★2017 
Date:   2007-09-04 13:42 
 It's called "Immer Kleiner" ("smaller and smaller"). 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHEjGKfdank 
 
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Ben
  
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Author: Jack Kissinger  
Date:   2007-09-04 16:05 
 In addition to Immer Kleiner, there is a similiar piece for clarinet and piano: "The Incredible Shrinking Clarinet" by Lawrence.  The Lawrence piece is considerably easier. 
 
Best regards, 
jnk 
 
 
 
Post Edited (2007-09-04 16:06)
  
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