Clarinet & Piano
Allergo affanato --- Vivace --- Larghetto --- Prestissimo assai
| Max Reger (1873-1916), German | Quality: 7.5 |
| Sonata No. 1 in Ab Major, op. 49 | Difficulty: Solo-7.5, Accompaniment-8.5 |
| 1900 | (9 pages) |
| Masters Music | Highest Note: alt. F |
Description
 | Joseph Reger (Max's father) played the clarinet |
| Romantic style: chromaticism, complex rhythms, hemiola, piano as an equal partner |
Necessary Qualities
| Solid finger technique |
| Good sense of rhythm |
| Air support over leaps |
Pedagogical Suggestions
| Listen to the viola version |
| Use swung rhythms and five magic rhythms |
| Make sure to use a metronome and subdivide constantly |
Recommended Recordings
| K. Leister/(pianist unknown); Max Reger: Complete Works for Clarinet; Camerata |
| K. Leister/M. Hayashi; Weber and Reger: Complete Works for Clarinet; Camerata |
| B. Westphal/J. Swann; Max Reger: Sonatas for Viola and Piano; Bridge |