Clarinet_sonatas_(Brahms) Clarinet_sonatas_(Brahms)

Clarinet sonatas (Brahms) - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Bassoon, Bombard, Cello, Clarion, Contrabassoon, Cornet, Diapason, Fife, Flageolet, Flute

The clarinet sonatas, Op. 120 Nos. 1 and 2 by Johannes Brahms were written in 1891 for the clarinet player Richard Mühlfeld, after Brahms had been captivated by Mühlfeld's spirited interpretations. It is said that Mühlfeld inspired Brahms to pick up composition again, and Brahms came to write a clarinet trio and quintet for Mühlfeld, in addition to the two sonatas.

The Sonata Op. 120 No.1, in F minor, consists of the following movements.

  1. Allegro appassionato
  2. Andante un poco adagio
  3. Allegretto grazioso
  4. Vivace

The Sonata Op. 120 No.2, in E-flat major is in three movements.

  1. Allegro amabile
  2. Allegro appassionato
  3. Andante con moto

Example Usage of Clarinet
cougarbeth4: Watching the Advanced Band play...I want nothing more(besides a Bama win) than to get my Clarinet and join them.
white_tomato: [Now Listening] English Chamber Orchestra - Clarinet Concerto, K 622: Allegro#LFT http://bit.ly/uI014
bizzybee: Packaged up jam for shipping Monday. Loooong Christmas shopping trip with Oldst (for her BFFs). Home now. Ygst playing Clarinet. Suppertime.
Copyright 2009 WordIQ.com - Privacy Policy  :: Terms of Use  :: Contact Us  :: About Us
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the this Wikipedia article.