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Jeanine Rueff (1922-1999) was a French composer and music educator. Her Concertino for Clarinet and orchestral or Piano accompaniment was first published in 1950 and remains a popular, alternative pie...

Renowned composer, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a German composer and child prodigy. His Duo Concertant remains prominent to this day, and Léon Grisez's transcription for two clarinets makes the...

For clarinet in A and piano

Composed by Pierre Gabaye, Sonatina is a piece for Bb Clarinet and Piano lasting 12 minutes. Divided into three distinctive parts, this piece is rated as difficult and can be played by advanced player...

Realization by Noël Lancien, clarinet annotations by Franck Amet, piano annotations by Hughes Leclère.

Encore! is both the perfect encore to round off any clarinet recital or can be played as a stand alone show-piece. Also particularly suitable for festivals and competitions. The writing is very melodi...

A very exciting edition to the clarinet repertoire. The first movement of Mozart's projected Second Clarinet Quintet! The 'fragment' that is the basis of this work, had been known about for many years...

An important addition to the clarinet repertoire, this Sonata by Timothy Bowers is part of his complete set of wind sonatas. An attractive and powerful work, it would make excellent study material for...

A modern concert piece using exciting and effective rhythms. 

Written for Lucas Dick, here's another great piece for clarinet and piano from the talented pen of Paul Harris.

Incantation and dance for Solo Clarinet begins with a declamatory gesture before slow mysterious phrases set up the atavistic character of the dance. The wild and pagan section nature of this work use...

Paul Harris's Sonata da Camera has recently been selected for the LTCL syllabus. Also useful for festivals and auditions. 4 movements.

One of Sir Malcolm's final works: a fascinating duo from one of Britain's finest composers. 6 movements.

Two movements from the great clarinet quintet. Duration: 10 mins.

An important work originally written as part of Sir Malcolm's film music for the 1953 film "You know what sailors are", played on the sound track by Jack Thurston. First performed as a concert piece o...

A lively and melodic piece which would be a welcome addition to any concert repertoire. Duration c5 mins.

Here at last is Brahms's great clarinet sonata in Eb with a really approachable piano accompaniment. Benjamin Davey's skilful arrangement considerably simplifies the technical demands, whilst keeping...

An exciting virtuoso work; ideal for ending a recital or as an encore.

Theme and 8 variations on God Save The Queen. A witty and lively piece with vivid contrasts in style. A great concert piece for enthusiastic clarinettists of all ages!