
![]() Clarinet Sonata First Edition clarinet, piano Catalogue Number: HV021 Skill level (A-E): E Examples: Thanks to Tom Porter (clarinet) and Anne de Dadelsen (piano) for these recordings. (Solo piano generated by Sibelius) "My interest in the clarinet began when I was about ten years old. The 1950"s 'Trad.
Jazz' revival was in full swing and it thrilled me to hear my favourite exponents weave their magic around a theme often high
above the ensemble. This led me to take up the clarinet and form a school jazz band (although I ultimately became a
professional French Horn player). For a place at Dartington College of Arts it became necessary to study the clarinet's
classical repertoire: Mozart, Weber, Brahms and Finzi. Each drew me into their individual sound world — these were very
exciting times. In this Sonata I have made a conscious reference to the F minor Sonata of Brahms; it occurs at the very
opening of the first movement. Here the piano accompaniment figure later forms the second subject played by the clarinet at
letter A. I have little doubt that most of my other formative influences are also represented in these three movements albeit
at a subconscious level. "John Frith Errata Early editions had an error in the piano part, Bar 11, 2nd movement : Note error First note, left hand should be an E flat tied from the previous bar. ![]() |
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