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Prelude to afternoon of a faun - clarinet/piano versions

Author: donald
Date: 2026-07-09 10:38

I only the other day realised that there are versions of this piece (Prelude to afternoon of a faun) for clarinet and piano. A quick (admittedly not extensive) search and I couldn't easily find a recording of this... Has anyone played one of the various arrangements, and have an edition they recommend et? Or just not worth the bother?

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Re: Prelude to afternoon of a faun - clarinet/piano versions

Author: ruben
Date: 2026-07-09 12:54

Donald: I have never run across an arrangement of Prélude à L'Après-midi d'un Faune for clarinet and piano, but the one for piano, flute and clarinet works beautifully. I seem to recall it was arranged by Mr. Webster. This piece requires a flute! It would lose its dream-like character without the flute.

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Re: Prelude to afternoon of a faun - clarinet/piano versions

Author: donald
Date: 2026-07-09 13:49

Yes I own the Webster trio and have performed it, though I re wrote some passages slightly, near the end. On IMSLP there is a flute/piano version.... James Gillespie was involved in a clarinet/piano version, and there's a French publication of an arrangement by Guy Dangain. I have no idea how well the piece works for solo instrument and piano.... curious and definitely not dismissive.

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