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Author: kev182
Date: 2009-02-15 07:53
Does anyone know of any? The parts for both clarinets have to be as equal in difficulty as possible...
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2009-02-15 13:37
You could go get the first and second Rubank Selected duet books edited by Voxman. If you're looking for a challenge: Six Grand Duets by Ernesto Cavallini, ed David Hite.
It's pretty equitable, and pretty difficult. Good music too!
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: GBK
Date: 2009-02-15 13:59
Tobin wrote:
> You could go get the first and second Rubank Selected duet
> books edited by Voxman. If you're looking for a challenge:
> Six Grand Duets by Ernesto Cavallini, ed David Hite.
The number of good duet books is almost limitless, with many of the traditional ones to choose from (Cavallini, Klose, Lazarus, Kietzer, Pleyel, Haydn, Bach, Richter, Wiedemann, etc...)
Since you previously mentioned Voxman, don't overlook using the Trumpet/Cornet versions of the Rubank Selected Duets (Voxman). These different types and styles of duets ("trumpet like") make great sight reading.
One of my current favorite collections for clarinet is the David Hite compilation "Seven Grand Concert Duets" (Southern Music) which includes the 3 (important) Crusell duets and a long Klose duet not found in the standard Klose book.
There are also numerous Baroque clarinet collections, the best value being "From the Baroque" (Voxman) which contains 38 very challenging, but readable duets (WF Bach, Leclair, and Telemann) for only $8.95.
I use all of the above with my advanced students, both for sight reading and in weekly lessons...GBK
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2009-02-15 14:06
"Three Operatic Duets" in Book 3 of the Lazarus method should be readable and are well balanced between the parts. The other three duets (by Cavallini, as I recall) are more difficult, but the harmony is simple enough that good players should be able to play most of them by knowing what's harmonically possible. The parts are absolutely equal.
The Langenus Method, Book 3 has some fine, not too difficult duets, though the second part is definitely accompaniment. The duets in the Klose method are good but heavily balanced toward the top part. They're quite useful for players of unequal abilities.
Ken Shaw
Post Edited (2009-02-15 14:07)
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2009-02-15 15:27
Ken,
I think the Beethoven duos in Langenus Book 3 give equal weight to both instruments. The transcribed duo for clarinet and bassoon is pretty faithful to the original.
Bob Phillips
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Author: vjoet
Date: 2009-02-15 15:44
The Magnani Method, Part 2, though pricey (about $60) contains:
6 Mozart Duets, op 77
Kuhlau, Great Duetto
7 Magnani duets
Furstenau, Great Duet
and the clarinet parts to major compositions of:
von Weber, Spohr, Baermann, Mozart and Kuhlau.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2009-02-15 18:00
Right now I've got a book called "I'd rather be Boppin", it's jazzy duets for any two instruments in the same key. Limited range, but challenging enough. Plus both parts are equally challenging.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2009-02-15 20:18
Bob's posting reminded me that at the end of Langenus 3 is Beethoven's wonderful Trio for 2 oboes and English horn, transcribed for 3 clarinets. It's should be almost sight-readable, and it's well worthwhile seeking out a third player.
Ken Shaw
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Author: greenleaf
Date: 2009-02-15 21:54
Take a look at Bernhard Crusell - Three Progressive Clarinet Duets (published separately)
They are fairly substantial works from the early 19th Century, each in 3 movements
greenleaf
P.S. I've just noticed that these have already been mentioned by GBK (although in a different edition) - mine are published by Hinrichsen
Post Edited (2009-02-15 22:00)
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Author: clockhorse
Date: 2009-02-15 22:38
Consider Charles Koechlin's "15 Pieces pour deux Clarinettes sur des Paysages Bretons." And of course his "Idylle." They're fun and not very difficult.
Bradley Stevens
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Author: greenleaf
Date: 2009-02-16 09:46
There is also the Poulenc Sonata for 2 Clarinets - not exactly a duet, it's for one B flat clarinet and one A clarinet
It's a significant work in three movements - but not exactly easy to sight read!
greenleaf
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Author: Noqu
Date: 2009-02-16 10:06
12 Mozart Kegelduette K487, if you want something really easy.
Post Edited (2009-02-16 10:07)
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Author: George Stalle
Date: 2009-02-16 23:03
Don't forget the wonderful Mendelssohn Concertpieces: No. 1 in F minor, Op. 113 and No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114. Both have very balanced parts for first and second (published by International)
Also, a more obscure piece, and much easier:
Duetti per due clarinetti by Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen, published by Friedrich Hofmesiter Musikverlag. (Backofen: 1768-1830)
George Stalle
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2009-02-16 23:31
I use the first of the Voxman regularly, with students and clarinetist friends, sometimes the second one, but you could try the Michal Yost 6 clarinet duets, or the Blasius duets, I know here you can find them in a good music library.
Meri
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