Clarinet & Orchestra
| Karol Kurpinski (1785-1857), Polish | Quality: 6.5 |
| Concerto | Difficulty: Solo-9, Accompaniment-4 |
| 1823 | (7 pages) |
| Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, 1960 (Edited by Józef Madeja) | Highest Note: alt. C |
Description
 | Premiered in Paris on September 17, 1823 |
| Known mostly for his operas and choral music |
| Edition contains some optional parts to make the clarinet part easier; highest note is then alt. A |
Necessary Qualities
| Consistent sound and support throughout full range of clarinet |
| Good sense of rhythm |
| Solid finger technique |
| Light articulation |
| Patience to work out tricky rhythms and learn lots of notes |
Pedagogical Suggestions
| Stopped articulation |
| Swung rhythms and five magic rhythms |
| Metronome on eighth notes |
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