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    | Author: HPM Date:   2003-10-27 01:30
 
 Hello!  Besides sharing the Brahms Sonatas, does anyone know of any other pieces that both the clarinet and viola share or steal from each others repertoire?  I am familiar with pieces they play together (trios, etc.), but is there any other music like the Brahms where it is recorded and performed by both?
 Thanks!!!
 
 
 
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    | Author: Katrina Date:   2003-10-27 01:50
 
 There is a Trio by Khatchaturian for clarinet, violin, and piano that comes with a substitute viola part.  I don't know how often it's done either way though...
 
 Katrina
 
 
 
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    | Author: diz Date:   2003-10-27 01:55
 
 HPM - Brahms' sonatas are not a good point as the viola part (transcription) was authorised by Brahms himself. I think there's an erroneous assumption that as both clarinet and viola have almost identical ranges then one should cross-over easily (the fact that they both have diverse techniques seems to be forgotten). I note also that Brahms' treatment of the viola part is a reworking to suit the viola - not merely a transcription and boy, Brahms sure knew how to write for the viola (as he did the clarinet).
 
 
 
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    | Author: Jack Kissinger Date:   2003-10-27 03:17
 
 Marion Bauer's Sonata (American composer from the first half of the 20th century).  Probably originally written for viola.
 
 Best regards,
 jnk
 
 
 
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    | Author: GBK Date:   2003-10-27 04:13
 
 Egon Kornauth - Sonata Op.3 in C# (1913) was originally for viola, but is often performed on clarinet (in A).
 
 Also (and I hesitate to even mention it), there have been performances (and at least one recording) of Schubert's Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock) performed as a clarinet/viola/piano trio, with the viola taking the place of the soprano voice...GBK
 
 
 
 
 
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    | Author: Tom A Date:   2003-10-27 06:53
 
 I'm too lazy to go downstairs to check, but I think the Gade Fantasy Pieces are for clar or viola.
 
 
 
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    | Author: elmo lewis Date:   2003-10-27 18:41
 
 Arthur Benjamin's Le Tombeau de Ravel was written for viola and was later published in a version for clarinet.
 
 
 
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    | Author: Wittlenix Date:   2007-07-13 13:10
 
 The Margaret Sutherland sonata was written for either or
 Also, Arthur Benjamin's La Tombeau de Ravel
 
 
 
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    | Author: Clarinetcola Date:   2007-07-13 13:16
 
 I was so annoyed by the fact that international music company had a transcribed viola part that went with Mozart's quintet when I bought it;
 tisk tisk.
 
 Nathan
 
 Nathan
 
 
 
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    | Author: Sarah Elbaz Date:   2007-07-13 17:36
 
 Tom,  the Gade Fantasy Pieces are for clarinet or violin. I played it in a concert two weeks ago and i wonder why this composition is not played more often.  Sarah
 
 
 
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    | Author: J. J. Date:   2007-07-13 17:48
 
 Schumann Fantasy Pieces.
 
 I believe this and the Brahms sonatas count, even if they were authorized by the composer.  The composer still wrote them originally for clarinet.
 
 
 
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    | Author: Gobboboy Date:   2007-07-13 17:57
 
 Why not share a whole piece with a Viola and play Max Bruch's Concerto for Clarinet & Viola In E Minor, Op.88
 
 Lots of fun and a great piece that doesnt get played nearly enough in my view!
 
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    | Author: Chris_C ★2017 Date:   2007-07-13 19:21
 
 We saw/heard the Bruch double concerto last Saturday in Bristol, in an excellent performance by a good amateur orchestra.  I agree - it should be played more!
 Chris
 
 
 
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    | Author: SirAdamWilliams Date:   2007-07-13 19:53
 
 I've heard (and heard of) quite a few performances of Wilson Osborne's Rhapsody on viola.
 
 Yo-Yo Ma had also performed the Bernstein Sonata (although he plays the cello, and not the viola...).
 
 
 
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    | Author: Kevin Date:   2007-07-13 21:02
 
 Also, the Osborne Rhapsody was originally written for bassoon, if I'm not mistaken.
 
 
 
 
 
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