Repertoire Recommendations Based on Standard Repertoire
You all know I love learning about new-to-me repertoire. I enjoy recommending pieces to students and colleagues, and I especially enjoy discovering lesser-known gems.
If you’re looking for some new pieces to work on, check out these repertoire recommendations (#reprecs) based on standard clarinet repertoire. Each item includes a standard piece, paired with a lesser-known work I think you would enjoy.
| If you like… | Then you should check out… |
| Carl Stamitz Concerto No. 3 in B-Flat Major | Franz Hoffmeister Concerto in B-Flat |
| Carl Maria von Weber Concerti | Julius Rietz Clarinet Concerto, Op. 29 |
| Gioachino Rossini Introduction, Theme and Variations | Louis Spohr Fantasy and Variations on a Theme of Danzi, Op. 81 |
| Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 | Niels Gade 4 Fantasiestücke, Op. 43 |
| Luigi Bassi Concert Fantasia on Motives from ‘Rigoletto‘ | Carlo Della Giacoma Tosca Fantasia, Op. 171 |
| Johannes Brahms Sonatas | Joseph Rheinberger Sonata, Op. 105a |
| André Messager Solo de concours | Henri Büsser Pastorale, Op. 46 |
| Claude Debussy Première rhapsodie | Jules Mazellier Fantaisie Ballet |
| Camille Saint-Saëns Sonata, Op. 167 | Norbert Burgmüller Duo for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 15 |
| Leó Weiner Peregi Verbunk | Rezső Kókai Négy Magyar tánc (Four Hungarian Dances) |
| Paul Hindemith Sonata | Ernst Krenek Suite for clarinet and piano, Op. 148 |
| Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles | Thomas Dunhill Phantasy Suite |
| Aaron Copland Concerto | Amanda Harberg Sonata |
What other repertoire recommendations would you suggest based on these pieces of standard clarinet repertoire? Leave a comment below!
If you want even more repertoire, check out my Repertoire Roulette and Clarinet Repertoire Catalogue.
2 Comments
Michael Webster
Hi Jenny,
Is the Faroese language related to Icelandic? Some other Scandinavian language? This will be a great time of year to go there – lots o light! Will I see you in Denver?
Michael
jennyclarinet
Hi Michael,
From my understanding, Faroese and Icelandic have several similarities and share most of the same alphabet. This is a wonderful time of year to go, especially to see the puffins, experience near-constant daylight, and enjoy the mild weather!
I will be in Denver, and I look forward to seeing you there!
All the best,
Jenny