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The Concertos for Clarinet

Author(s): Burnet C. Tuthill
Source: Journal of Research in Music Education, Vol. 10, No. 1 (Spring, 1962), pp. 47-58
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The Concertos for Clarinet
BURNET C. TUTHITT.
EVERAL YEARS AGO the project of listing all the known concertos for cla
was undertaken with the idea of calling them to the attention of my
leagues in the hope that this information would widen their concept of the
available to the clarinet soloist. For their guidance a brief description o
music, its style, difficulty and worth would accompany each listing.
This appeared to be a simple task, covering 30 or 40 items. Research
begun and to my amazement their number turned out to be legion. A
dealer's list would add a few; visits to dealers in Europe turned up more. Th
is no point in delaying the publication of the list as it stands for it will ne
final or complete. Many works included have not been available for pu
and many are in libraries which could not be visited. The list as now issued
includes many works of which copies have not been seen. If any reader possesses
a copy he is willing to lend me for prompt inspection, he is begged to send it
on to me.l
The sources of information have been various, including Geoffrey Rendall's
valuable book, The Clarinet (Philosophical Library, N.Y. 1954) and of course
Eitner's Quellen Lexicon in 10 volumes, to say nothing of catalogs of libraries and
publishers. Everything in the Library of Congress and the Fleischer Library in
Philadelphia has been examined. Other collectors have been of much help,
notably Himie Voxman of the State University of Iowa and Wallace Tenney of
Oakland, California, to both of whom I render thanks.
The use of the clarinet and other wind instruments in solo capacity was quite
the vogue in the eighteenth century even when the instruments themselves were
in an elementary state of mechanical development. After about 1825 their use in
concertos lapsed for about a century and was resumed only after the recent
development of a multitude of highly competent wind players at least partly
stimulated by the growth of high school and college bands in the United States.
A literature for their use with the modem instruments was in demand.
Musicologists have also been busy, with the result that many early concertos
have been found and published, some in score and more in editions with piano
accompaniment. We must be grateful to the discoverers and to the publishers
who have made them available.
The earliest composer to have used the clarinet is Vivaldi (1675-1743). There
are two concerti grossi for two oboes and two clarinets as the concertino sup-
ported by strings, the scores of which have been published by Ricordi. Attempt
was made to secure the parts, but they turned out to be very expensive and
would have to be imported from Italy, so the project of a Memphis performance
had to be abandoned. The clarinet parts are in the normal Vivaldi style, but
at least they do not completely avoid the chalumeau register, which early
concertos so often do.
iTo Burnet C. Tuthill, 295 Buena Vista Place, Memphis 12, Tennessee.
47
48 JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The next composer in point of time seems to be Johann Melchior Molter

(c.1695-1765) four of whose concertos have been published in score in the
series entitled Das Erbe Deutscher Musik, (Vol. 41) issued in 1957 by
Breitkopf and Haertel. They are all for D clarinet and even so dwell on the high
register up to G and completely neglect all notes below middle C. Musically
they seem worth while but they would be completely impractical on any
but a D clarinet; if transposed for Eb clarinet the player would have to play
in six, seven, and eight flats. Two other concertos in this same volume are by
Franz Xaver Pokory (1729-?) and are for Bb clarinet and quite within the
normal range. In form and style they are in the classical pattern, but the com-
poser does not seem to trust the soloist. Many of the phrases are doubled by
the violins and the amount of playing assigned to the clarinet, especially in the
rondos, would indicate that the player had been exhausted by his earlier
efforts. The Pokorny works are now published with piano accompaniment.
There are five more eighteenth century concertos to add to this list of recent
editions: one by Joseph Stamitz, three by Karl Stamitz (among his total of
12), and one by Franz Krommer. All are excellent music.
There seems to be no need to mention Mozart and Weber, for their works are
well known and form the basic literature for the clarinet. The twentieth century
revival begins with Busoni and Debussy. Many of the new items have been
composed for some renowned player, perhaps on commission. These players
include Cahuzac in France, the late Charles Draper and Frederick Thurston in
England, and Benny Goodman in America. Among the composers are Sir
Charles Villiers Stanford, Milhaud, Hindemith, Stravinsky, and Aaron Copland.
They are all included on the following list. Included in it are many concertos
that have been mentioned in some book or catalog, but which have not been
available for inspection by the author. The existence of over 200 concertos is
indicated; there are probably many more, old and new.
The writer has attempted to give dates of the composers and of publication.
Where they are missing, the available reference books have not included the
composers' names, and the publishers have printed no dates.
Andre, Paul. Concertino, for two Clarinets. Paris: Deplaix.

By a contemporary Frenchman. Copy not available.
Anonymous I. Concerto in Bb. MS.
Not dated but surely late eighteenth century. Pure classic style. Has a lilting 6/8
rondo. Musical. Ozalid print of score, reconstructed from parts in the Library of
Congress, obtainable from B. C. Tuthill.
Anonymous II. Concerto in Eb, for two Clarinets. MS.
A two movement work-Largo and Allegro. Solo parts are well integrated. Tuneful
and musical. Ozalid print of score, reconstructed from parts in the Library of Congress,
obtainable from B. C. Tuthill.
Arnold, Malcolm (1921-). Concerto, for Clarinet and Strings. London: Lengnick, 1952.
Has some barren spots where the composer overworks an unimportant idea. Idiomatic
for clarinet but disappointing.
Backofen, J. G. H. (1768-1839). Three Concertos.
Mentioned in Rendall. Not available.
THE CONCERTOS FOR CLARINET 49
Birmann, Karl (1811-1885). Concerto Militaire in Eb, Opus 6, Mainz: Schott, 1875
Rather bombastic-technical passages like all the exercise books-Weber an
without the musical refinement of either.
Barmann, Heinrich (1784-1847). Concertino, Opus 27. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel.
Copy not available.
Beon, Alexandre. Concerto in Bb. Paris: Costallat, 1907.
Romantic, melodies pleasant but not distinguished. The orchestral accompaniment
reduced for piano is dull. Useful for early student use.
Bentzon, J$rgen (1897-1948). Kammerkonzert No. 3, Opus 39. Copenhagen: Ed. Dania, 1943.
Rather severe writing and not a virtuoso piece. Dull in many places. It does not come
off with the piano reduction of the score for small orchestra.
Berezovsky, Nicholai (1900-1953). Concerto, Opus 28. New York: Boosey and Hawkes, 1941.
Written originally for viola, the transference of the solo part for clarinet is not really
satisfying for the wind player.
Bernaud, Alain (1932-). Concerto Lyrique, for Clarinet and Orchestra. Paris: A. Leduc, 1954.
A quite up to date test piece for the Paris Conservatoire and of more musical value than
most of such works. Requires very advanced technique and musicianship.
Berr, Friederich (1794-1838). First Concerto in Eb. Paris: A. Leduc, (new edition).
The regular early nineteenth century stuff of no originality. Why the reprint when we
have Weber and Spohr?
Binet, Jean (1893-). Petit Concert, with Strings. Geneva: Henn.
Not available for inspection.
Blasius, Matthieu Frederic (1758-1829). Concerto No. 2 in F. Paris(?): Magasin de Musique,
Cherubini, Mehul, and Co.
Scored for C clarinet but easy to transpose. Late classical style of much charm and
well written for clarinet. It would be a useful teaching piece to precede and prepare
for Mozart. Its chief fault is excessive length. May be compared with Wanhal and
Dittersdorf. Score and parts are in the Fleischer Library. Blasius also composed duo
concertos for clarinet and bassoon.
Bloch, Waldemar. Konzert, 1955. Vienna: Doblinger, 1960.
This work obviously needs the orchestra accompaniment to make it sound, for the
orchestral introduction and interludes are extensive. The vigorous dissonances sound
too rough on the piano. Rather long for its ideas.
Bochsa, Robert Nicolas Charles (1789-1856) or Karl (-1821).Concerto.
Bonsel, A. Concerto. Amsterdam: Donemus, 1950.
The work of a contemporary Dutch composer. Not available.
Bozza, Eugene (1905-). Concerto in Bb, pour Clarinette et Orchestre de chambre ou Piano.
Paris: A. Leduc, 1952.
A florid, difficult work of some musical interest. Quite contemporary. Interest in the
music wears thin in the process of study.
Bruns, Victor (1904-). Concerto, Opus 26. Leipzig: Hoffmeister, 1952.
Fairly musical and contemporary. Somewhat tricky and difficult.
The technical demands are not merely stunts but belong to the music. Worth some study.
Bruyer, V. Concerto in G. Paris: Evette-Schaeffer.
A potpourri of vapid tunes in short sections with oompah accompaniments.
Busoni, Feruccio (1866-1924). Concertino, Opus 48. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel, 1919.
Well written for clarinet but somewhat dry. Evidently not up to the reputation of its
composer but worth trying. Orchestral score published.
Cartellieri, Casimir Anton (1772-1807). Concerto.
Mentioned by Rendall.
Cavallini, Eresto (1807-1874). Concerto.

Not available. Wallace Tenney has a copy.
Cimarosa, Domenico (1749-1801), arranged by Arthur Benjamin. Concerto, for Oboe and
Strings. London: Boosey and Hawkes, 1942.
This work is freely adapted from the piano sonatas of D. Cimarosa. In spite of being
originally for oboe a well adjusted part for clarinet is provided. In early classical style,
it will be useful for a student not technically advanced.
Coenen, Johannes Meinardus (1824-1899). Concerto in Eb. Dresden: Seeling, c.1900.
Void of real musical or melodic idea. Nineteenth century trash. Score and parts in
Fleischer Library.
Collis, James. Little Concertos No. 1 and No. 2. New York: Charles H. Hansen, 1953.
Short, simple works in classical-romantic style. Good for teaching and performance.
Musical if unimportant.
Copland, Aaron (1900-). Concerto. New York: Boosey and Hawkes, 1950.
Written for Benny Goodman who has recorded it. At first dryly lyrical it becomes
jazzily rhythmical, over-emphasizing the high register of the clarinet. Musically not
too gratifying to play.
Cremont, Pierre (1784-1846). First Concerto in Eb, Opus 4. Paris: Gambaro, c.1810.
Late classical or early romantic. Quite musical and not too trite. Rondo rather long
but not difficult. Copy in Library of Congress.
Cruft, Adrian (1921-). Concertino, for Clarinet in Bb and Strings. Pianoforte arrangement
by the composer. London: Joseph Williams, 1956. (Mills Music).
A musically intelligent work in three movements in a modernized romantic style. The
demands on the soloist are tonal and musical rather than technical. The melodic ideas
are not imaginative but are well dressed. The piano is obviously a substitute for the
strings but is adequate.
Crusell, Bernhard Henrik (1775-1838). Three concertos are mentioned by Rendall.
Danzi, Franz (1763-1826). Concertante, fur Klarinette und Klavier. Hamburg: N. Simrock,
1960. Elite edition number 3077. Revised by Johann Woscechowski. Mentioned by
Rendall. Really a sonata and very fine.
Debussy, Claude (1862-1918). Premiere Rapsodie, pour Clarinette. Paris: Durand, 1910.
A great work, difficult but highly rewarding. It sounds well with piano in spite of
being scored for a large orchestra. Score and parts published. Several times recorded.
Dello Joio, Norman (1913-). Concertante, for Clarinet and Orchestra. New York: Carl
Fischer, Inc., 1955.
This is a very fine work. The performance problem is musical rather than technical,
but it is not an easy piece. Two movements, of which the latter is a theme with five
variations. Piano is a reasonable substitute for orchestra.
Dobrzynski, Ignacy F. (1807-1867). Concerto in Ab. Cracow: Pol. W. Music, 1953.
A recent reprint. Romantic, rather long for its ideas, but with a certain charm. Not
very difficult.
Dresden, Sem (1881-). Sinfonietta, for Clarinet and Orchestra. Amsterdam: Donemus.
Not available.
Eberwein, Traugott Maximilian (1775-1831). Concerto.
Mentioned by Rendall. Not available.
Fernstr6m, John A. (1897-). Clarinet Concerto, Opus 30.
For clarinet, strings, timpani and cymbal. In Fleischer library.
Finzi, Gerald (1901-1956). Concerto, for Clarinet and String Orchestra. London: Boosey
and Hawkes, 1951.
One of the best new works; melodious and well written for clarinet. Not too difficult.
Up to date but not forbiddingly dissonant.
Franke, Hermann (1834-1919). Concerto No. 1, Opus 18. Privately published,

In sentimental, trite, romantic style. Very weak Spohr type. MS. score
Fleischer Library.
Gabler, Egon. Concerto No. 1. Moscow: State Music Publishing House, 19
In Library of Congress.
- Concerto No. 2 in Eb. Hanover: Oertel, 1909.
Tawdry twaddle; dull leftovers.
Gabucci, Agostino. Concerto in Eb, for Clarinet and Pianoforte. Florence: privat
no date but about 1950.
A mixture of old and new techniques. A show piece of doubtful musical quality.
Gambaro, J. B. (1785-1828). 2 Concertos.
Mentioned by Rendall.
Gatti, D. Concertino in Bb major, Solo for Bb Cornet, Baritone, Bb Clarinet or Tenor
Saxophone. Arranged by Gene Morra. New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1957.
A vapid piece-an andante with variations-of very low musical caliber. The piano
part is not in the idiom of the piano.
Glazounov, Alexander K. (1865-1936). Concerto. Moscow: U.S.S.R.
Not available.
Goldschmidt, Berthold (1903-). Concerto. MS., 1955.

Not available.
Grechaninov, Alexander (1864-1956). Concerto. Moscow: U.S.S.R.

Not available, but from other works known, we may expect melodious but not exciting
music.
- Concertino, for two Recorders or two Clarinets, and Piano. New York: Hargail, 1944.
A short single movement of simple, attractive, and effective music. Easy enough
for beginners and good enough for professionals.
Grovlez, Gabriel (1879-1944). Concertino, for Clarinet and Piano. Paris: Callet et Fils. No
date but about 1940.
A light work of charm in three contrasting sections. The first part is rhythmica
tricky; the second nice and sentimental; the third a gay march.
Guilhaud, Georges. Concertino. Paris: Costallat, 1910.
Originally for oboe but often used by clarinettists. Sweetly musical but it does not u
the full resources of the clarinet. Carl Fischer also has an edition of Guilhaud's First
Concertino arranged by Paquot.
Gurlitt, Cornelius (1820-1901). Konzertstick, for Clarinet with Orchestra or Piano. Bremen:
A. E. Fischer, no date, c.1900.
A one movement show piece of considerable brilliance. Difficult. Musically good but in
the now discredited nineteenth century style.
Hamilton, Iain (1922-). Concerto, Opus 7. MS., London: Schott.
Not available.
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759). Concerto, with strings. Arranged by Sir John Barbirolli.
London: Oxford University Press, 1952.
Four movements chosen from as many works by Handel out of which results a Baroque
concerto of high quality. It fills a need for a work in this style. Very well done by
Sir John Barbirolli. Published with piano and in score and parts.
Harder, Erwin E. (1883-). Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Chicago: Self published in 1931.
Program music is attempted, resulting in a jerky style. Of little musical value. Copy in
Library of Congress.
Hassens, Charles Louis (1802-1871). Concerto.
Not available.
Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809). Concerto in D (Cello), transposed to Bb and adjusted to

Clarinet by D. de Caprio. New York: Music Publishers Holding Corporation, 1947.
A great work that transcribes well even in its few tricky passages "over the break." Mr.
de Caprio has provided new and shorter cadenzas than those played by Casals.
Hermstedt, Johann Simon (1778-1846). Concerto.
Not available.
Hindemith, Paul (1895-). Concerto, for Clarinet in A and Orchestra. London: Schott and
Co., 1950.
Written for Benny Goodman, it is in the recent Hindemith style. While it has some
difficult spots-especially the rapid Ostinato-it is not a display piece, but thoroughly
musical. It is a very important addition to the literature of clarinet concertos. Fine
recording by Cahuzac.
Hoddinott, Alun (1929-). Concerto, for Clarinet and String Orchestra, Opus 3. London:
Oxford University Press, 1955. Clarinet part and small score published.
Quite original. Music not for display but requiring thorough contemporary technique.
Seems above the average musically. There is no published piano reduction of the
score. Clarinet in A.
Hodgson, Peter (1928-). Clarinet Concerto, with Strings. London: Hinrichsen.
Not available.
Hoessler, Franz Anton (1750-1792). Concerto.
Not available.
Horovitz, Joseph (1926-). Concertante, for Bb Clarinet and Strings. London: Chester,
1953. Score and parts.
Old stuff not well repeated. Can be played with string quartet or orchestra. The
string bass part does not appear in the score.
Houston, Levin J. (1906-). Concerto. MS about 1949 in Library of Congress.
The ideas of style, except for changing meter, are of a bygone time. Much trite
accompaniment and no excitement.
Hummel, Christian (1787-1849). Concerto.
Not available.
Hummel, Joseph Friedrich (1841-1919). Concerto No. 2. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel, 1932.
A single movement; romantic melodies and some brilliance. Not as good music as Weber
but similar.
Jongen, Joseph (1873-1953). Concertino for Clarinet in Bb and Piano, Opus 132. Brussells:
Gervan, 1947.
Very well written piece in the style of the French "piece de concours" but much more
musically worthy than most such. Has a few tricky spots but otherwise is not too
demanding technically.
Karren, Leon. Concerto, with Piano. Paris: Evette-Schaeffer.
An introduction, adagio and variations. Stylized mid-nineteenth century but better
than some.
Klaus, Kenneth Blanchard (1923-). Concerto Brevis. MS., 1955-6.
Variations on a 12-tone row, one of which is but two bars long. MS. obtained from
Louisiana State University.
Kleine, D. W. Concertino. Published in Cologne and Bonn.
Not available.
Kleinsinger, George (1914-). Street Corner Concerto, for Bb Clarinet and Piano. New York:
Chappell and Co., 1953.
A jazz concerto of quite some charm. Not too difficult.
Klose, Hyacinthe Eleanore (1808-1880). Concertino. Paris: Buffet-Crampton (Leduc).
Very nineteenth century, but a good performer might make this one interesting.
Koppel, Herman D. (1908-). Clarinet Concerto, Opus 35, with Chamber Orch
Copenhagen: Skandin. Musik forlag, 1951.
This is a work of considerable atmosphere. Its charm is not of immediate app
needs close acquaintance for enjoyment. Very well written in the idiom of the cla
The piano reduction is playable but one can feel the need of the orchestral color.
Krommer, Franz V. (1760-1831). Concerto in Eb, Opus 36. Prague: Musica Ant
Bohemica, 1953.
One of three concertos by Kramarz (this is the Bohemian spelling). A work of
quite characteristic of the instrument. A good preparation for Mozart. It was
published by F. Andre in Offenbach, 1803.
- Third Concerto, Opus 86, in E minor. Offenbach: F. Andre, (1818 ?).
This work in contrast to the one listed above, is "made" music of vapid melodi
technical passages. It is for A clarinet. There is a copy in the Library of Congre
second concerto was not available.
- Concerto, for two Clarinets, Opus 91. Offenbach: F. Andre.
Much like the Third Concerto. There is no contrapuntal interest. Copy in the
Library of Congress.
Krylov, Paul (1885-1935). Concerto in A. Moscow: U.S.S.R.
Rather characteristic for clarinet (in A) but monotonous. Harmonically very static.
Kubin, Rudolf (1909-). Concerto in C. Prague (?): Kudelik, 1946.
The composer attempts to be contemporary but does not make it come off. The solo
part is very brilliant and demanding, using the entire resources of the clarinet.
Romantic music plus dissonant effects. Composed 1939.
Kurpinski, Karol (1785-1857). Concerto, for Clarinet and Orchestra. Cracow: Polskie
Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, 1949.
Composed in 1823, it is somewhat like Spohr but not as good. It offers many
technical problems and is good for study rather than performance.
Lefevre, Jean X. (1763-1829). Six concertos.
Mentioned in Rendall.
Lindpainter, Peter Joseph von (1791-1856). Concertos.
Not available.
Litolff, Henry (1818-1891). Scherzo Concerto. London: Boosey and Hawkes, 1948.
A free adaptation of the scherzo from Concerto Symphonique No. 4 (originally for
piano) and arranged for Bb clarinet and piano by Norman Richardson. A brilliant
piece that must be played very fast and hence requires great finger agility. It lays
quite well for clarinet in the present, well made arrangement. Rather repetitive.
MacDonald, Malcolm. Concerto, with Strings. MS.
A contemporary British composer. Music not available.
Maconchy, Elizabeth (1907-). Concertino, with Strings. MS., 1947.
Not available.
Malko, Nicolay (1888-). Concerto, for Clarinet and Orchestra. New York: Boosey and
Hawkes, agents for Belaieff Edition, 1955.
Malko writes simply and musically. Solo not brilliant but pleasantly playable. Short;
pleasant but banal and trite.
Mann, J. G. H. (1858-1904). Concerto in G minor, Opus 90. Leipzig: Ruhle and Wendling,
c.1900.
Begins bravely but does not fulfill its promise. Passage work idiomatic but not musical.
Not worth revival. Score and parts in Fleischer Library.
Manns, Ferdinand (1844-1922). Concerto in Bb, Opus 29. Bremen: A. E. Fischer, c.1910.
Nothing important here though the writing is facile and the scoring for ten woodwind
and ten brass is good. Fleischer Library.
Maurer, Ludwig Wilhelm (1789-1878). Concerto in Bb minor, Opus 57. Leipzig: Hoffmeister,
c.1900.
Better than most works of the period except Weber and Spohr. Melodious with easy
but decent technical passages. Well scored. Fleischer Library.
Merzdorf, G. A. Concertino. Dresden: Seeling, c.1900.
Why did the Fleischer Library bother to copy this score?
Michel (1754-1786). Concerto No. 8 in Bb. Paris: Pleyel.
The Library of Congress has MS. parts for solo clarinet, first violin, viola, and bass.
The author has reconstructed a score from them and provided a second violin part
which was evidently missing. Ozalid print may be had from B. C. Tuthill. This
concerto is well written for the clarinet and worth reviving. This is one of 14 concertos
by Michel, whose full name was Michel Yost. Dr. Voxman, State University of Iowa,
has the parts for concertos numbers 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 (solo clarinet, strings, two
oboes, two horns). All are in Bb, are pleasant but have little to say and become mo-
notonous melodically and harmonically. It would be enough to revive one of them.
Milhaud, Darius (1892-). Concerto. Philadelphia: Elkan-Vogel, 1942.
Written for and dedicated to Benny Goodman. Report is that he has never played it.
It has its attractive moments but is difficult and exhausting to play, as there are
few rests in which to swallow or breathe. Milhaud's usual dissonant style.
Molter, Johann Melchior (c.1695-1765). Four Concertos for Clarinet. Wiesbaden: Breitkopf
and Haertel, 1957.
Published only in score in volume 41 of Das Erbe Duetscher Musik. All are for
clarinet in D. Middle C is the lowest note used in the solo part but the high register
is much used. Really playable only on the clarinet in D.
Mozart, Leopold (1719-1787). Concerto. New York: Carl Fischer, Inc.
Edited by C. Lillya and M. J. Isaac. An Italian edition is in the Library of Congress.
This setting is for trumpet, probably the instrument for which it was written, with a
substitute part for clarinet. It becomes a simple and effective solo for the clarinet.
Mozart, W. A. (1756-1791). Concerto, K 622. Offenbach: Andre, 1802.
Beyond praise-the perfect concerto. For clarinet in A, it is the work of genius in that
Mozart plumbed the expressive depths of the clarinet while it was still in its primitive
mechanical state. The first printed edition has been succeeded by many others under
a variety of editors: Andre 1870; Breitkopf and Haertel (as part of the complete
edition of Mozart's works); Eulenberg (edited by Rudolf Geiber), 1899; Costallat,
1939; Carl Fischer (revised and arranged by Simeon Bellison), 1943; Cundy-Bettoney,
1945; Boosey and Hawkes (revised by Frederick Thurston), 1946; Leduc (cadences by
J. Ibert, revised edition by Ulysse Delecluse), 1951; Ricordi (arranged by Alamiro
Giampieri), 1955; G. Schirmer (piano reduction and revision by Eric Simon), 1959;
also a cadenza by Busoni, separately published by Breitkopf and Haertel in 1922, includ-
ing orchestral accompaniment. There are numerous recordings.
Mueller, Friedrich (1786-1871). Two Concertos.
Not available.
Miiller, Ivan (1786-1854). Concerto No. 4 in A minor. Paris: Dufaut et Dubois, (Lemoine).
A stylized opening movement of uninteresting material and much fancy business; a
trite theme and three variations of standard technical patterns; a short cadenza and
brief close. Not good. In Fleischer Library.
- Concerto No. 5 in Eb. Paris: Dufaut et Dubois, (Lemoine).
One very long movement filled with exercises and dull meaningless melody. Fleischer
Library.
- Concerto No. 6 in G minor. Paris: Dufaut et Dubois, (Lemoine).
Three movements of insignificant drivel. One is not interested in finding copies of
concertos 1, 2 and 3. Fleischer Library.
Neilsen, Carl (1865-1931). Concerto, Opus 57. Copenhagen: Ed. Dania, 1948.
An interesting and difficult work. It sounds well with orchestra as recor
Cahuzac but is not as effective with piano-the snare drum is lacking. An imp
addition to the literature; composed in 1928.
Norden, Hugo (1909-). Concertino in G. Boston: Arthur P. Schmidt.
A contemporary American. Not available.
Paulson, Joseph. Concerto No. 1. New York: Carl Fischer, Inc.
Drivel I
- Concerto No. 2. New York: Carl Fischer, Inc.
Pfeiffer, Karl A. (1833-1897). Concerto in Eb. MS.
From a set of MS. parts in the Library of Congress, the author has reconstructed a score
of which ozalid parts may be obtained. A short work of fair quality but not too inter-
esting. Easy. The solo part has measures marked "chal." evidently to be played
an octave lower; return to pitch is marked "clar."
Pichl, Wenzel (1741-1805). Concerto No. 4. in Bb major. MS. in Library of Congress.
For two clarinets and strings. Other concertos of Pichl not available.
Pitt, Percy (1870-1932). Concerto, Opus 22. London: Boosey and Hawkes, 1898.
Bombast and twaddle!
Pittrich, George (1870-1934). Concerto (Preisgekr6nt!) Dresden: Bellman and Thumer.
Why are prizes awarded for such terrible music?
Pleyel, Ignaz J. (1757-1831). Concerto.
Pokorny, Franz Xaver (1729-1804). Concerto in Eb. Wiesbaden: Breitkopf and Haerte
Published in score in volume 41 of Das Erbe Deutsche Musik, 1957; also separately with
piano reduction. The carinet parts are quite simple and often supported by the violins
Technical demands very slight. Orchestral interludes are extended.
- Concerto in Bb. Wiesbaden: Breitkopf and Haertel.
See above.
Rawsthorne, Alan (1905-). Concerto, with Strings. MS. London: Oxford University Press, 1936.
The orchestra is very important with the clarinet quasi obbligato. The strings are
sometimes subdivided into three parts. A piano edition would hardly work. Very
musical, full of dissonance and not too difficult for clarinet. Ensemble would need high
experience on the part of the players or much rehearsing. Quite an important work.
Reissiger, Karl G. (1798-1859). Concerto in Eb, Opus 63. Heilbronn: C. F. Schmidt, c.1885.
In the style of Wieniawski and Vieuxtemps. Three movements of pleasant melody; stand-
ard display passages are not too difficult; rates just below the Spohr concertos.
Rietz, Julius (1812-1877). Concerto, Opus 39. Leipzig: Kistner.
Not available.
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay A. (1844-1908). Konzertstiick in Eb, for Clarinet and Military
Band. Moscow: Omega (Piano reduction), 1949.
An early work and fairly easy, but musically disappointing in comparison with this
composer's well known works. Composed in 1878. Also available with piano reduc-
tion by L. Rudolph, Russian-American publisher.
Riotte, Philip Jacob (1776-1856). Three Concertos.
Not available.
Rosetti, Francesco A. (1746-1792). Concerto cl Clarinette principalle. Paris: Sieber, c.1780.
Not available. Composer also known as Franz Anton Rossler.
Rueff, Jeanine (1922-). Concertino. Paris: Leduc, 1950.
One of the better Conservatoire type pieces. Probably never scored for orchestra.
Rummel, Christian L. (1787-1849). Clarinet Concerto.
Schibler, Armin (1920-). Concertino fiir Klarinette in Bb u. streichorchester. Zurich: Edition

Eulenberg, 1956. Edition for clarinet and piano.
A difficult work of considerable musical value. A single extended movement with a
central adagio. There are five long interludes for the orchestra which do not translate
into the idiom of the piano keyboard very successfully.
Schindelmeisser, Louis (1811-1864). Concertino, Opus 27. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel.
Not available. A Symphonie Concertante, for four Clarinets, Opus 2 is listed in Grove's.
Schmidt, Hermann (1810-1845). Concerto in Eb. Magdeburg: Heinrichshofen, c.1931.
Technical twaddle. No real musical ideas. Inept harmonic writing.
Schollum, Robert (1913-). Concerto Grosso, Opus 34. Vienna: Universal Ed.
Not available.
Sedlaczek, Ludwig M. Concertino.
Not available.
Seiber, Matyas (1905-1960). Concertino, for Clarinet and Strings. London: Schott, 1953.
Starts very simply with clarinet alone but as soon as the orchestra comes in there is
a great confusion of keys. It will sound better with orchestra than in the piano ar-
rangement which is published. The thematic material is simple and useful for the kind
of treatment given.
Shaw, Artie (1910-). Concerto. New York: Mills Music, 1942.
Introduction and an extended movement in jazz style with boogie, smears, etc.
Accompaniment for large jazz band. Recorded.
Simon, Anton Y. (1851-1916?). Concerto, Opus 31.
Not available.
Sobeck, Johann (1831-1914). Concertino in G minor, Opus 22. Hanover: Nagel, c.1885.
Sobeck, a clarinet player, has also composed some dull trios for three clarinets and
this concertino, while well written, shares that dullness. A feature in the cadenza,
according to the MS. score in the Fleischer Library, asks the soloist to trill one note
while he is playing a melody below it! Has the aulos returned?
Spohr, Louis (1784-1859). Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 26. Leipzig: Peters, 1922.
This and the three concertos which follow are splendid works of great technical demands.
The slow movements are particularly fine and stand the stylistic test of time better
than the allegros. They are more difficult than the Weber works. Piano reduction by
F. Demnitz.
- Concerto No. 2 in Eb major, Opus 57. Leipzig: Peters, 1923.
Piano reduction by F. Demnitz.
- Concerto No. 3 Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel, 1885.
Recorded (Urania 7021); the note on the jacket says unpublished!
- Concerto No. 4, for A clarinet. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel.
- Potpourri sur des themes de Winter, for Clarinet and Orchestra. Berlin: Schlesinger.
Musical; very difficult and only for the virtuoso player. Several high C's.
Stamitz, Johann (1717-1757). Concerto, for Clarinet and Strings. New York: Leeds, 1953.
Composed about 1750, it has waited two centuries for publication. It was rediscovered
and edited by Peter Gradenwitz. Rococo in style, it has much freshness and many tricky
passages. Good music.
Stamitz, Karl (1745-1801). Konzert in Es-dur. Hamburg: Ed. Sikorski, 1953. Following
the recent publication of father J. Stamitz concerto, we now have a historical and
stylistic sequence leading to the peerless Mozart work. This concerto is simple and
graceful and has few flashy passages. It lacks variety and drive. Good for a student
not yet ready for Mozart.
Klarinetten-Konzert Nr. 3 in B-dur. Frankfurt: C. F. Peters, 1957.
Similar to the above but shorter. Very charming.
- Konzert Nr. 10. Hamburg: Ed. Sikorski, 1958.

In B flat. Similar to the above. Good. In all, Stamitz composed 12 concert
clarinet. Two exist in the library in Darmstadt.
Stanford, Sir Charles Villiers (1852-1924). Concerto, Opus 80. MS.
A very musical work which should be published. An examination of the MS.
in the possession of Stainer and Bell in London shows that Stanford used bot
and A clarinets, but all the music could be played on a single instrument. Pre
Stainer and Bell since 1926 has not produced any result in the form of print
cerpts from the work are found in the Forsythe book on orchestration.
Stark, Robert (1847-1922). Concerto No. 1 in Eb, Opus 4. Paris: Benjamin.
- Concerto No. 2 in F, Opus 13. Heilbronn: C. F. Schmidt.
- Concerto No. 3 in D, Opus 50. Paris: Benjamin; and Boston: Cundy-Bettone
The above three works consist of vapid melodies interspersed with technical e
Weak even for the period. Orchestra score not interesting. Fleischer Library.
Stewart, Graham (1920-). Concertino. MS.
Pseudo-modern in harmony. Thematic material not stimulating. It all seems t
wandering. No brilliance for the soloist. Composed 1941. Copy in Fleischer Li
Stolzenberg, Georg (1857-?). Serenade, Opus 6. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel.
For clarinet and string orchestra.
Strategier, Herman (1912-). Concertino. Amsterdam: Donemus, 1950.
Not available.
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949). Duet Concertino, with Bassoon. London: Boosey and Hawkes,
1944.
A late work, skillfully written; pleasant if not exciting. Uses string orchestra with fre-
quently divided parts.
Stravinsky, Igor (1882-). Ebony Concerto. New York: Charling, 1946.
Composed for Woody Herman and scored for jazz band. The solo clarinet part is very
brief, episodic and not difficult. It is Stravinsky's rather stiff jazz mood. Our better
school and college bands could play the work.
Stumpf, Johann Christian (?-1801). Concerto.
Mentioned by Rendall. Not available.
Tartini, Giuseppe (1692-1770). Concertino. New York: Boosey and Hawkes, 1945.
Gordon Jacob has taken movements from violin works by this Italian Baroque composer
and transcribed them into this concertino. The four brief movements are treated so that
they sound like clarinet music without violating the authenticity of Tartini's music.
While not difficult it requires fluency of technique.
Tausch, Franz (1762-1817). Concerto.
Mentioned by Rendall, as is another concerto and a concertante for two clarinets.
Riemann's Musiklexikon credits Tausch with two concertos and two concertantes for
two clarinets.
Tomasi, Henri (1901-). Concerto pour clarinette Si flat et orchestre. Paris: Leduc, 1954.
A spirited up to date work requiring complete technical facility. Musical, reasonably
worthwhile.
Tuthill, Burnet (1888-). Concerto, for Clarinet and Orchestra, Opus 28. Philadelphia: Elkan-
Vogel Co., 1953.
To quote the review in "The Clarinet": "A difficult concerto, both technically and
musically although it is very playable. The last movement is brilliant. Mr. Tuthill
knows the clarinet very well, so that one does not encounter the tricky spots to be
expected in a work of this difficulty."
UhI, Alfred (1909-). Konzertante Sinfonie. Vienna: Universal Edition.
Not available.
Vassilenko, S. N. (1872-). Concerto, for Clarinet and Orchestra, Opus 135. Moscow: U.S.S.R.,
1955.
Of some musical value. A lyrical adagio. Much sixteenth note passage writing brings the
finale to a brilliant close.
Veale, John (1922-). Concerto, for Clarinet in A and Orchestra. London: Oxford University
Press, 1955.
In one extended movement with sections in varied tempi. This music makes full use
of all registers of the clarinet and is melodious and in good taste though it may border
on the sentimental. A welcome if not a great addition to the literature. Calls for full
orchestra but piano reduction is good.
Verhey, Theodor H. H. (1848-1929). Concerto in G minor, Opus 47. Leipzig: Zimmermann,
c.1900.
Three movements of considerable charm and brilliance; the technical passages are not
difficult. The middle movement is the weakest. Straightforward romantic music that
seems more interesting than Verhey's quintet for winds and piano. Score in Fleischer
Library.
Vinter, Gilbert (1909-). Concertino. London: Boosey and Hawkes, 1955.
Pure tripe-why print such stuff?
Vogel, Johann Christoff (1756-1788). Three Concertos.
Not available.
Weber, Carl Maria von (1786-1826). Concertino, Opus 26. Leipzig: Breitkopf and Haertel,
c. 1893. Many other publishers including Boosey and Hawkes and Carl Fischer (revised
by W. Strasser).
The solo part was published by Schlesingersche Buch und Musikalienhandlung, c.1865.
This well known work offers more musical problems than are often realized. It requires
the tone control of an artist for full realization. Some editions are inaccurate in the
distinction between an appoggiatura and a grace note. Composed in 1811.
- Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Opus 73. Heilbronn: C. F. Schmidt. Other editions avail-
able including Carl Fischer, Breitkopf and Haertel, and Leduc (rev. U. Delecluse), 1951.
This and the following composition are demanding works too seldom heard with orches-
tra. They are somewhat dated but their real worth is revealed on Period record SPLP
529 as played by Alois Heine with the Mozarteum orchestra. Composed 1811.
- Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Opus 74. Paris: Leduc (rev. U. Delecluse), 1951. Also
Carl Fischer, Cundy-Bettoney and others. See above. Composed in 1811. Leduc edition
has cadence by J. Ibert.
-- Variations, Opus 33. Composed in 1811.
Seven florid and brilliant variations on a theme from "Silvana." Too little played.
Weisgarber, Elliot. Concerto. MS.
Weisgarber is a contemporary American. Not available.
Wiedemann, L. Concertino in C minor, Opus 4. Paris: Benjamin.
A pleasant but unimportant work full of commonplaces. Flashy but not brilliant. Techni-
cal spots well written and play easily.
Wildgans, Friedrich (1913-). Second Concerto. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1949.
Not available. Another (first) concerto was written in 1933.
Wilms, Jan Wilem (1772-1847). Concerto.
Winter, Peter von (1754-1825). Concerto, with Orchestra.
Wollanck, Friederich (1782-1831). Concertos.
Unobtainable by B. C. Tuthill.
Yost (See Michel).
Memphis, Tennessee

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The Concertos for Clarinet

The next composer in point of time seems to be Johann Melchior Molter

Andre, Paul. Concertino, for two Clarinets. Paris: Deplaix.

Cavallini, Eresto (1807-1874). Concerto.

Franke, Hermann (1834-1919). Concerto No. 1, Opus 18. Privately published,

Goldschmidt, Berthold (1903-). Concerto. MS., 1955.

Grechaninov, Alexander (1864-1956). Concerto. Moscow: U.S.S.R.

Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809). Concerto in D (Cello), transposed to Bb and adjusted to

Schibler, Armin (1920-). Concertino fiir Klarinette in Bb u. streichorchester. Zurich: Edition

- Konzert Nr. 10. Hamburg: Ed. Sikorski, 1958.

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