Clarinet & Orchestra
Allegro --- Adagio --- Rondo: Allegro
| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91), Austrian |
Quality: 10 |
| Concerto in A major, K. 622 |
Difficulty: Solo-6, Accompaniment-6 |
| 1791 |
29:30 |
| Breitkopf & Härtel, 1987 (Edited by Henri Kling) |
Highest Note: alt. G |
Description
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Considered Mozart's greatest wind concerto |
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Written in last year of his life |
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Inspired by Anton Stadler |
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Originally written for basset clarinet (therefore, many editions & much controversy) |
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Similar to his quintet; cadenza from it frequently used in mvmt II |
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Classical style |
Necessary Qualities
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Pristine sound |
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Clear, nimble articulation & finger technique |
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Tasteful phrasing |
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Every note must be perfect |
Pedagogical Suggestions
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Review different editions & recordings for performance practices & style |
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Read Mozart's Clarinet Concerto: The Clarinetist's View (Etheridge) and other readings |
Recommended Recordings
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Marcellus; Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Szell; Sony Classical |
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Shifrin; Mostly Mozart Orchestra, conducted by Schwarz; Delos International (basset clarinet) |
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Stoltzman; English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Stoltzman; RCA Victor |