Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major Op. 74
Urtext
[clar,orch] duration: 22' solo: clar – 2.2.0.2 – 2.2.0.0 – timp – str
Description
In 1811, Weber composed no less than three concertos for clarinet and orchestra, including the Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, which was commissioned by King Maximilian I of Bavaria. This concert also marks the composer's close friendship with Heinrich Baermann (1784–1847), clarinetist with the Munich Court Orchestra and a leading virtuoso of his time. Weber dedicated his composition to him. The premiere, with Baermann as soloist, took place in Munich on 25 November 1811.
The three-movement piece begins with a contrasting Allegro. In the subsequent Romance, the clarinet part loses itself in a seemingly improvised section that leads to a kind of operatic recitative. This “speaking” clarinet part is testament to Weber’s talent as a musical dramatist; he designed this section as an instrumental “scene”. A virtuoso polonaise brings the concerto to a brilliant conclusion.
This Breitkopf Urtext edition with a detailed preface and critical commentary is based on the autograph. In addition, copies by Wilhelm Jähns and Julius Rietz as well as the first edition of the piano reduction have been taken into account.
PB 4922
score
EAN: 9790004207161
60 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 277 g / stapled
PB 4922D
score
EAN: 9790004821886
61 pages / 25 x 32 cm / digital edition
EB 1541
piano reduction
EAN: 9790004160589
40 pages / 23 x 30.5 cm / 171 g / stapled
EB 1541D
piano reduction
EAN: 9790004810101
41 pages / 23 x 30.5 cm / digital edition
OB 4922-15
violin 1
EAN: 9790004325070
8 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 50 g / stapled
OB 4922-16
violin 2
EAN: 9790004325087
8 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 54 g / stapled
OB 4922-19
viola
EAN: 9790004325094
8 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 53 g / stapled
OB 4922-23
violoncello
EAN: 9790004325100
8 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 54 g / stapled
OB 4922-27
double bass
EAN: 9790004325117
8 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 53 g / stapled
OB 4922-30
wind parts
EAN: 9790004325124
42 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 192 g / folder
Description
Description
In 1811, Weber composed no less than three concertos for clarinet and orchestra, including the Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, which was commissioned by King Maximilian I of Bavaria. This concert also marks the composer's close friendship with Heinrich Baermann (1784–1847), clarinetist with the Munich Court Orchestra and a leading virtuoso of his time. Weber dedicated his composition to him. The premiere, with Baermann as soloist, took place in Munich on 25 November 1811.
The three-movement piece begins with a contrasting Allegro. In the subsequent Romance, the clarinet part loses itself in a seemingly improvised section that leads to a kind of operatic recitative. This “speaking” clarinet part is testament to Weber’s talent as a musical dramatist; he designed this section as an instrumental “scene”. A virtuoso polonaise brings the concerto to a brilliant conclusion.
This Breitkopf Urtext edition with a detailed preface and critical commentary is based on the autograph. In addition, copies by Wilhelm Jähns and Julius Rietz as well as the first edition of the piano reduction have been taken into account.
Table of contents
| 1. | Allegro |
| 2. | Romanze: Andante |
| 3. | Alla polacca |