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Author: ruben
Date: 2025-10-01 20:20
Eurgene Bozza, a twentieth century French composer, probably composed more for the clarinet than anybody else. He is not very well known, probably because he was of the generation of the avant-garde but was no avant gardist. Check him out. His Contrasts for clarinet and bassoon are first-rate.
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Post Edited (2025-10-01 20:21)
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Author: ACCA
Date: 2025-10-02 18:44
Probably best known over in the dark side in the saxophone camp:)
His "Aria" is standard repertoire for serious students of legit saxophone playing, and it's also stunningly beautiful:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilvLMQP_WI
thanks for the heads up. will have to check out his clarinet music some time!
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2025-10-02 20:09
Used to play his wind octet all the time, great stuff. I’ve never really played much of his solo stuff. Did read through the clarinet concerto some years ago. Perhaps I should look again.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: ruben
Date: 2025-10-02 22:19
Peter: There's a really good piece for bassoon and clarinet. I played his lovely Aria last week at my godson's wedding (my godson's choice. I had never heard of Bozza).
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Author: JMrnr
Date: 2025-10-03 01:25
An interesting and beautiful Ballade for bass clarinet.
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Author: graham
Date: 2025-10-03 01:25
Bozza’s Trio d’Anches is very fine. One of the top examples in that genre.
Good idea to draw attention to this underrated composer.
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