Brahms?s Clarinet Trio composed in 1891 was inspired by the exceptional musicality of clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld. As he did for his horn trio Brahms prepared a viola part as a possible alternative to the clarinet. Both scorings were rehearsed (the viola part being played by Joseph Joachim) prior to the premiere and publication of the work.Bärenreiter?s scholarly-critical edition prepared by Christopher Hogwood offers a foreword on the trio?s compositional process with comments on performance practice as well as a comprehensive critical commentary and facsimile excerpts of the manuscript.Viola part included as an alternative to the clarinetpartWith a detailed foreword (Eng/Ger) on the work?s genesis and performance Practice

Canta Canta! is a slow and expressive piece for Clarinet Cello and Piano by Thea Musgrave. This short song is taken from Cantata for a Summer's Day written in 1954 while the composer was a student in Paris. This is the score and parts.