Clarinet & Piano
Allegro moderato --- Adagio cantabile --- Rondo: Allegretto
| Johann Baptist Wanhal (1739-1813), Czech/Dutch/Austrian | Quality: 6.5 |
| Sonata in Bb Major | Difficulty: Solo-5, Accompaniment-5 |
| (Year of composition unavailable) | (6 pages) |
| International, 1967 (Edited by Eric Simon) | Highest Note: alt. E |
Description
 | Classical style: very little chromaticism, chordal accompaniment, forms |
| One of the earliest clarinet sonatas |
| Wanhal was influenced by Mozart; possibly had an influence on him, too |
| I: sonata form (with repeats); III: Rondo |
Necessary Qualities
| Steady pulse |
| Light articulation |
| Solid finger technique |
Pedagogical Suggestions
| Use swung rhythms and five magic rhythms |
| Practice with the metronome on the off-beats |
| Write in scale and chord qualities |
| Use the prepared finger technique |
Recommended Recordings
| L. Magistrelli/S. Hojo; Classical Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano; Bayer |