The Early Clarinet by
This practical guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while players of modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation. The book presents and interprets evidence from primary sources and offers suggestions for further reading and investigation. Most importantly, a series of case studies which include the music of Handel, Mozart and Brahms helps recreate performances which will be as close as possible to the composer's original intention. As the early clarinet becomes increasingly popular worldwide, this guide, written by one of the foremost interpreters of early clarinet music, will ensure that players at all levels - professional, students or amateurs - are fully aware of historical considerations in their performance.
Here you will find information about the history, construction, and performance of the oboe and related instruments.
Don't forget about the general resources on the Woodwinds page and the General information pages.
The Clarinet in the Classical Period by
A comprehensive study of the clarinet in use through the classical period, 1760 to 1830, a period of intensive musical experimentation. The book provides a detailed review and analysis of construction, design, materials, and makers of clarinets. Rice also explores how clarinet construction andperformance practice developed in tandem with the musical styles of the period.
These musical works can be found in the Thrift Library or on the Internet.
Not included are the works in the library's reference score collection.
Concerto no. 1 in F minor, opus 73 / Weber ;. Concerto no. 3 in B♭ major /Stamitz by 
Prélude à l'apres-midi d'un faune = Prelude to the afternoon of a faun : for flute, clarinet, and piano; transcribed by 
IMSLP - Internet Music Score Library Project by These resources can be found in the library, through the library's databases, or on the Internet.
Naxos Music Library by 
Mozart: clarinet concerto and oboe concerto by  |
The International Clarinet Association is a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; and encourages and promotes the performance and teaching of a wide variety of repertoire for the clarinet. ICA publishes a quarterly scholarly journal, The Clarinet, and produces an annual clarinet festival, ClarinetFest®. |