Noten für Instrumente

I. Fantasy, II. Adagio and Allegro, III. Caprice, IV. Tarantella, V. A Minor Tune, VI. Piece in G Minor, VII. Allegretto in C Minor, VIII. Andante and Allegro, IX. Scherzando, X. Nocturne

This three movement sonata is one of several works by Marcello written for string bass. It is an excellent composition for bass clarinet or Bb contra-bass clarinet in style as well as range. Musically...

Movement titles: I. In the Town (France), II. Carol of the Bagpipes (Sicily), III. The Wassail Song (England), IV. Sumer Is Icumen In (England), V. Lovely Moon (Germany), VI. Valencianita (Venezuela)

This is a fine recital or contest selection for the intermediate young bass clarinet player.