Clarinet & Orchestra
Allegro --- Romance: Andante con moto --- Polacca
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Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) |
Quality: 9 |
| Concerto No. 2 in Eb Major, op. 74 |
Difficulty: 8.5 |
| 1811 |
22:58 |
| Fischer, 1939 |
Highest Note: alt. Bb |
Description
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Father was violinist who took his son with him when touring |
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Accomplished pianist |
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Weber composed all six of his clarinet works for Heinrich Baermann (Mendelssohn composed two for him) |
Necessary Qualities
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Light articulations |
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Nimble finger technique |
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Musicality |
Pedagogical Suggestions
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Listen to recordings for traditional interpretation |
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Subdivide for precise rhythms |
Recommended Recordings
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Boykens; Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest, conducted by Conlon; Eratos (contains only mvmt. III) |
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Manasse; Brooklyn philharmonic, conducted by Lukas Foss; XLNT Music |
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Neidich; Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; Deutsche Grammophon |