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Author: janlynn
Date: 2002-03-15 13:01
are most solos geared for the advanced clarinetist? im not quite at that level.
i have played the Mozart Concerto which i thot was pretty hard.
and im working on the Weber Concertino, which i also think i hard.
what are some other solos someone at my level (intermediate) might be able to play that are either easier or not much harder than the 2 i have done?
thank you, JL
ps - for those of you who read my dentist thread, they had a cancellation and im getting my tooth fixed monday!
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-03-15 13:17
My 1st long piece was the Neils Gade Fantasiestüke. A very nice and reasonably easy piece with "hummable" (memorable) lines.
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Author: Cory
Date: 2002-03-15 18:02
I'm a huge fan of Gerald Finzi's Five Bagatelles. It's not very demanding technially but it is so musical.
Dunhill's Fantasy Suite is just as pleasing.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-03-15 20:08
Janlynn -
The Schumann Fantasy Pieces are at about the technical level of the Mozart Concerto and easier than the Weber Concertino. However, they call for an A clarinet. The first of the 3 pieces is not too fast and can be transposed easily on the Bb -- in fact, most players transpose it to avoid a couple of awkward slurs.
A bit easier are the Schumann 3 Romances for Oboe, which usually come with an alternative part for clarinet (again in A).
Either of these can be worked up without piano in your lessons or at home, and they're wonderful music.
There are a number of concertos by early classical composers that are within your range. Look for Stamitz (there are 2 of them), Krommer (or Kramar), Vanhal, Pokorny and Archduke Rudolph (recently issued in a wonderful recording by Ricardo Morales).
If you can find a violist, the Mozart Trio is wonderful and not too hard. If you can find a cellist, the Beethoven Trio is lots of fun.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2002-03-15 20:26
thank you so much everyone. i appreciate the suggestions!
JL
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Author: jez
Date: 2002-03-15 23:18
janlynn,
If you were to get hold of a syllabus of graded exams, such as the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, or similar, you could find the level you think you're at and have a list of pieces at that level to investigate.
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Author: Katfish
Date: 2002-03-16 18:10
JanLynn- try Lamento, or Nocturne by Luigi Bassi, ANdante and Polanaise by Le Thiere or the Pocket Sonatas by Tempelton. Also there are two Stamitz, father and son I believe, and they both wrote sonatas, so I think there are several to choose from. I may be wrong.
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2002-03-17 15:33
The Mozart Quintet- quite a bit easier than the concerto for me (it doesn't have as many arpeggios) and almost as great a work.
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Author: Bob T
Date: 2002-03-17 18:42
There's a lovely suite by Paul Reade, Suite from "The Victorian Kitchen Garden" written for Emma Johnson for clarinet and harp/piano. It's a true gem, especially the first piece "Prelude" which was used as the theme tune for the television series which featured the constituents of Victorian British gardens, used to flavour the culinary dishes of the times. It's not too difficult technically, but getting it together musically is wonderful. At any rate it could be part of a chamber recital of "just nice music with something to say". This sounds like the sort of thing you could be looking for.
BobT
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2002-03-17 22:05
wow - thanks so much for the responses everyone!
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