The composer and violin virtuoso Johann Stamitz not only founded the world-famous Mannheim School in the 18th century, but he is also known among clarinetists for being the first to give them a real solo concert. Although Stamitz let it go, the concerto enjoyed great popularity after its rediscovery in the 20th century and has become a standard work in the concert repertoire.
Thanks to its less demanding technical requirements, it is ideal for music students as a “first” solo concert and as preparation for the more demanding solo parts of Mozart, Weber or Spohr. The new piano reduction has been designed to be easy to play, so that even less experienced pianists can accompany the soloist; as a renowned clarinetist, the publisher Nicolai Pfeffer also provides suggestions for cadences: the result is an Urtext edition ideal for school auditions and music schools.
The composer and violin virtuoso Johann Stamitz not only founded the world-famous Mannheim School in the 18th century, but he is also known among clarinetists for being the first to give them a real solo concert. Although Stamitz let it go, the concerto enjoyed great popularity after its rediscovery in the 20th century and has become a standard work in the concert repertoire.
Thanks to its less demanding technical requirements, it is ideal for music students as a “first” solo concert and as preparation for the more demanding solo parts of Mozart, Weber or Spohr. The new piano reduction has been designed to be easy to play, so that even less experienced pianists can accompany the soloist; as a renowned clarinetist, the publisher Nicolai Pfeffer also provides suggestions for cadences: the result is an Urtext edition ideal for school auditions and music schools.