Are you looking for some new clarinet quartet sheet music? Here’s an easy yet beautiful piece transcribed for clarinet quartet. It was written in 1914 by the German romantic composer and organist Max Reger. Originally for organ, this piece comes from “30 Kleine Choralvorspiele”, op.135a. It must be played very, very slowly, which can be…
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Two years ago, I discovered Ryan Pereira’s 3D printed clarinet accessories. Since then, huge improvements have been made. This is the topic of this review! Look and resistance When I opened the box containing two barrels and a bell, the first thing I immediately noticed is how they looked much better than the products I…
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Here it is! You decided to learn how to play the clarinet. There are so many different models on the market, how do you choose a clarinet? Let’s see together how to get the perfect clarinet for you! C or B flat clarinet? For a child under age 9, it may be necessary to begin…
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Every morning, it’s the same thing : you’re not operational until you’ve had at least 3 cups of coffee. Well, I can help you. First of all, you should definitely have your coffee in one of my “clarinet” mugs: … haha, no, you don’t have to, I’m just kidding! What might really help you is…
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Julius Rietz isn’t well known as a composer. He was an excellent conductor, he succeeded Mendelssohn in several of his positions. He also edited a lot of Mendelssohn’s works for publication. However, he wrote a masterpiece for us clarinet players. It’s his concerto op.29 in G minor. The first movement is quite virtuosic, but in…
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This post is from 2016. The products have now evolved, please read the updated review! 3D printing constantly evolves. This evolution allows more and more applications. So, why not a 3D printed clarinet? Well, that’s what Ryan Pereira (almost) does. His company Pereira 3D Clarinet Innovations is making 3D printed barrels and bells for clarinet.…
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When classical musicians decide to play klezmer music, it’s always a risky challenge. But with the Sirba Octet, it’s just a great pleasure for us listeners! These 8 musicians from the “Orchestre de Paris” are perfectly aware of their classical background, and they don’t pretend to play “pure” klezmer music. The octet mixes the traditions…
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A thread on the Facebook group of the International Clarinet Association about an April Fool’s concert made me remember a post I wrote in french almost a year ago. I think it’s time for me to translate it! Carmen Strips is a humoristic fantasy piece, with an obligatory ‘undressing’ of the clarinet. The piece is…
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Do you remember Watchdog? I told you about this duo a few days ago. They were about to release their debut album, “You’re Welcome”. Well, it has been released since yesterday. I listened to it on line via bandcamp, and it’s a really great album. Especially for clarinet lovers! The various combinations of the instruments…
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Why does a cylindrical tube play a lower note than a conical tube of the same length? Why is it difficult to play the lowest notes on the saxophone softly? What is the influence of the wall material on wind instruments? An oboe goes to the octave, a clarinet goes to the fifth. But why?…
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