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Author: 2007gl
Date: 2006-12-06 03:18
I'll be honest: I'm in the middle of a crisis! I have to come up with several clarinet pieces for a solo and ensemble competition and I have no material and absolutely no idea where to start! with that said, feel free to post your favorite clarinet duets (w/clarinet) and solos of all time! Yes, I admit it, I am begging!
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Author: Cuisleannach
Date: 2006-12-06 05:15
I don't know if they are still available, but Rubank had a wonderful series of duets for 2 clarinets, as well as flute/clarinet. they generally came in an easy version and a hard version, with the hard version having some really nice Mozart stuff.
For S&E competitions (so long ago!!!) I would generally favor Weber's Concertino, as it has a lot of flash but also enough pretty parts to keep from sounding too machine-like
-Randy
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2006-12-06 06:02
You don't mention what standard applies, but Gordon Lewin's duets "Views of the Blues" is a little set of beautifully written swing duets, which will knock the dust off the panel's/audience's eyelids. Moderately easy, but you need a swing brain and really good "togetherness" for a good performance.
For a slow "heartstring" solo with piano (handfuls of fabulous lush chords) try the slow movement of the Horovitz Son.
Bob T
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2006-12-06 15:38
I am among those who find nothing to adore in the Rubank duets --except for the last one in the advanced book, which is a straight copy of one of the arrangement done by Gustave Langenus.
I do recommend picking up Langenus' method book III. It has wonderful duets and a trio.
Bob Phillips
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2006-12-06 17:14
I personally love the rubank book. It's fun. Or the Weber's Grand Duo (if you got a good pianist). As for solos, just do a search here. WAY too many to list! But of the "duets" that I can think of (which aren't that many to begin with), I would say Weber's Grand Duo is a beautiful duet. And of solos, I haven't yet tried my hands at it (been dying too, but just haven't gotten myself a copy yet), Debussy Premiere Rhapsody would rank up there.
Alexi
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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Author: Brandon
Date: 2006-12-06 19:08
Crusell composed three clarinet duets that are three movements each. They are very nice and not terribly difficult to put together.
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Author: Grant
Date: 2006-12-06 22:12
If I remember correctly the last duet in Rubank 2 is based on a duet for clarinet and bassoon so if you have a handy basoonist ( and don't we all wish we do) I would recommend it. I like it for two clarinets but have an old redord of it with basoon and the contrast is nice. I also enjoy the Mozrt in Rubank 2 but for some reason can't get int the Bach for clarinet.
Peace on Earth and May You always have a reed that PLAYS.
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Author: clarinetist04
Date: 2006-12-06 22:28
If you want a good and moderately difficult duet try out the Jeanjean etude no. 18 in the 18 etudes modernes. It's a beautifully well written piece. Not too long though. Maybe 5 minutes. But it's really quite nice.
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