The Best of Clarinet is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years.Technically tried and tested all the pieces have been rigorously researched by Clarinet expertPaul Harris. A CD of performances and Piano accompaniments is included as well as useful practice tips. In each of the books one piece from each list of the 2008-2013 Associated Board syllabus is included enabling candidates to use the books in their graded examinations.

The Best of Clarinet is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years.Technically tried and tested all the pieces have been rigorously researched by Clarinet expertPaul Harris. A CD of performances and Piano accompaniments is included as well as useful practice tips. In each of the books one piece from each list of the 2008-2013 Associated Board syllabus is included enabling candidates to use the books in their graded examinations.

André Messager (1853-1929) composed Solo De Concours for Clarinet in 1899 as a Paris Conservatoire Contest piece. Composed in three sections the cheerful first part contains triplet figures by the Clarinet that can easily be heard over the Orchestra. The second part has a strong French melody that can be heard as an exchange between the Clarinet and the Orchestra. A cadenza followed by trills ends this section and leads to the final part where the Clarinet stands out from the Orchestra with a rich melodic energy. André Messager is a previous student of Gabriel Fauré and CamilleSaint-Saëns who wrote numerous operas operettas and ballets. He was later appointed Commander of the Legion d’Honneur.

Par MAURY JEAN-MICHEL. Une Pièce originale adaptée pour un examen ou un concert de début de Cycle II - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Clarinette Sib 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 3 mn 35 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jean-Michel MAURY - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Clarinette en Sib et Piano