pour clarinette en Sib et piano-Aria for Clarinet and Piano by Eugène Bozza. Part of the the Alphonse Leduc catalogue this work has been produced to the highest editorial and printing standards.

French clarinetist Cyrille Rose (1830-1902) superbly arranged Carl Maria Von Weber's (1786-1826) Clarinet Quintet in B flat major for Clarinet and Piano. Having studied under Hyacinthe Klosé at the Paris Conservatoire Rose won many prizes at the institution and went on to teach many prolific clarinetists. The?Fantaisie Et Rondo extracted from Weber's original Clarinet Quintet and arranged for Clarinet and Piano by Rose has frequently been included in the set works list at the Paris Conservatoire. Suitable for advanced clarinetists ?Fantaisie Et Rondo?exploits theinstrument through uses of flourishing semiquaver passages complex rhythms varied articulation ornamentation and use of a wide tessitura among other aspects. For all advanced aspiring clarinetists Rose's arrangement of?Fantaisie Et Rondo?for Clarinet and Piano is an exciting addition to the repertoire.

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 players and above levels. The first part Allegro (4/4 tempo: 120-126) is really energetic as a start evolved shortly after between slower and faster sections. The second part slower (Largo) starts with the Piano on its own for two measures. This part is strongly influenced by Jazz and features long Clarinet lines supported by a rich Piano accompaniment. Finally the third part is really fast (Prestissimo) and displays a Piano more present slightly taking over the Clarinet. This really melodious piece is perfect to be played in contests or for a recital.

Having won many prizes at the Paris Conservatoire during the 1920s-1930s Eugène Bozza went on to conduct the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and to become Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes. As a major figure on the classical music frontline Bozza's compositions were well-received by audiences  Fantaisie Italienne for Clarinet and Piano being no exception. This Bozza piece for Clarinet is expressive and virtuosic displaying the entire range of the instrument accompanied by rhythmic quavers and spread chords in the Piano.Fantaisie Italienne is thought tobe so named due to Bozza's Italian routes on his Father's side of the family. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.' Fantaisie Italienne for Clarinet and Piano is suitable to the advanced clarinetist's repertoire.

Having won many prizes at the Paris Conservatoire during the 1920s-1930s Eugène Bozza went on to conduct the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and to become Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes. As a major figure on the classical music frontline Bozza's compositions were well-received by audiences particularly those for wind instruments and his Clarinet Concerto is no exception. This Bozza piece for Clarinet is expressive and virtuosic displaying the entire range of the instrument accompanied by an equally virtuosic Piano reduction. The Concerto comprises three movements and is oneof 19 Concertos written by the composer. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.' Clarinet Concerto is a suitable and significant addition to the advanced clarinetist's repertoire.

Composed by Pierre-Max Dubois Romance is a piece for Bb Clarinet and Piano accompaniment dedicated to Fred Lockwood. This melodious piece is perfect for intermediate players. Interesting for both players and for the audience it is a nice piece to play during a recital. Starting with the Piano the Clarinet begins with the main theme after four measures “Allegretto”. Then follows a section “Piú Mosso” which is quite lyrical before the main theme is played again leading to the harmonious Piano finale. Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) was a French composer who was awarded thePrix de Rome in 1955. Mainly composing classical music his works are mainly for woodwinds. He is one of the founder of the Les Six and which included his professor Darius Milhaud.

Composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest in 1938 Denneriana is a piece for Clarinet with Piano accompaniment by André Bloch. Its title is a reference to the creator of the Clarinet Johann Christoph Denner. Ideal to demonstrate the skills of advanced players this piece is highly lyrical and really enjoyable for both the players and the audience. It starts with a grandiose introduction perfect for this work. It also includes a Clarinet Solo cadenza half-way through the piece and finishes in a highly harmonious way. This piece requires numerous skills and good knowledge of the instrument. André Bloch (1873-1960) was a French musician composer and professor. He won the Grand Prix de Rome for his piece named Cantata. Amongst his most famous students were Jehan Alain and Fernand Oubradous.

Clarinette Sib Et Piano - Ou Harpe-Contemporary Italian-French composer Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also as an expert on jazz the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity Nocturne And Sicilienne for Clarinet and Piano or Harp accompaniment being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within the contemporary French music school and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Nocturne And Sicilienne reflects Ghidoni's mastery of a range of instruments. With a typical performance lasting aboutfive minutes Nocturne And Sicilienne is a truly exquisite addition to the modern Clarinet repertoire.

Composed in 1949 by Henri Tomasi  Complainte Du Jeune Indien is a piece for Clarinet and Piano accompaniment. This piece voices the lament of a young Indian expressing nostalgia. It is quite sad with an Andante tempo and the harmonic motion is quite slow. Two cadenzas feature in this work with the possibility to cut them out to make rehearsals easier. The piece finishes sadly on the main theme which is played on last time. Written for intermediate  Complainte Du Jeune Indien player can be used as a contest piece or for a recital. Henri Tomasi also composed'Corsica Songs' and 'Five Profaning and Holy Songs' for Clarinet and Piano.

André Messager (1853-1929) composed Solo De Concours for Clarinet in 1899 as a Paris Conservatoire Contest piece. Composed in three sections the cheerful first part contains triplet figures by the Clarinet that can easily be heard over the Orchestra. The second part has a strong French melody that can be heard as an exchange between the Clarinet and the Orchestra. A cadenza followed by trills ends this section and leads to the final part where the Clarinet stands out from the Orchestra with a rich melodic energy. André Messager is a previous student of Gabriel Fauré and CamilleSaint-Saëns who wrote numerous operas operettas and ballets. He was later appointed Commander of the Legion d’Honneur.

Composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest by Pierre Revel (1901-1984)  Fantaisie is a melodious piece for Bb Clarinet and Piano. Rated as difficult (8°) this piece is perfect for demonstrating your skills and technique. Dedicated to Ulysse Delécluse  Fantaisie is divided in three main sections: - Prélude – Modderato (senza rigore) - Andante featuring a Cadenza by the Clarinet solo - Final which include a “Meno mosso” part and a “1 tempo” before closing on a really harmonious note. The mastering of breathingtechniques and a great flexibility are required for this piece which demonstrates the whole range of the instrument.

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Canzonetta remains a recognised piece in the Clarinet repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments Canzonetta for Clarinet with Pianoaccompaniment being one of four solo works by the composer. This Pierné piece for Clarinet contains many characteristics typical of the French style such as lyrical melodies a significant number of performance directions flourishes of semiquavers chromaticism and many changes in dynamics. Canzonetta is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring clarinetists.

French composer and conductor Paul Bonneau (1918-1995) published his Suite for Clarinet and Piano in 1944 and it remains popular to this day. Bonneau's composing was highly versatile ranging from over fifty film scores operettas songs and other pieces for woodwind including a concerto. His Suite is highly virtuosic made up of four movements; 1) Improvisation 2) Dance of Demons 3) Complaint and 4) Playfulness. The work contains typically French characteristics including chromaticism and difficult technical passages. All these elements combined make for an enjoyable and challenging piece forclarinetists.