Classic Hits For Two Clarinets (2 Playing Scores). Replaces BA8157.?Récréation? and ?divertissement? relaxation and entertainment: those were the popular catchwords applied in the 19th century to arrangements of well-known and much-loved pieces. They allowed larger scored compositions to find their way into the parlour or music lessons.This volume contains 26 duets that are mostly taken from 19th century tutors though some have also been prepared by the editor. They include popular melodies by composers such as Mozart Haydn Gluck Weber Beethoven Mendelssohn Schubert Schumann and Chopin. These moderately difficult duets aresuitable for ambitious beginners. The second part is generally played by the teacher.Contents:W. A. Mozart ?Das klinget so herrlich? (The Magic Flute) / F. Schubert ?Lullaby? (op. 98 no. 2 D 498) / R. Schumann ?Träumerei? (Scenes from Childhood) / F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy ?Wedding March? (A Midsummer Night?s Dream) / F. Chopin ?Waltz? (op. 64 no. 2) / L. van Beethoven ?Freude schöner Götterfunken? (Symphony no. 9 op. 125) / C. M. von Weber ?Huntsmen?s Chorus? (Freischütz)

Written by Gabriel Yared composer to the scores for The English Patient Cold Mountain and The Talented Mr Ripley this folio of 20 original Clarinet pieces has been designed to inspire andencourage duettists especially teacher/pupil collaborations. The idea grew out of composer Gabriel Yared’s own learning experience which suggested a need for one part to be written for the experienced teacher and anotherfor the developing novice.The duets themselves progress from beginner to advanced levels gradually addressing new technical problems as they go as well as providing varied and stimulating music to play.Theaccompanying CDs includes a full recording of each duet as well as two alternative playalong versions each giving prominence to one part or the other.The publication comes with individual parts completing a package thatwas developed composed and produced as a completely original way of learning clarinet duets.

Easy duets for beginners-James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Clarinet was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now complementing the tutor James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner clarinettist to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written with hints and tips along the way to familiarize the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player.Each of the volumes contains:• easy pieces introducing the various aspects of music making with others• all parts are in the lowregister• especially suited to group teaching• ideal material for concerts and examinations