**Work** : Quatuor de Clarinettes
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**Composer** : Ida Gotkovsky [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_Gotkovsky]]
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**Difficulty Ranking** : [[v|V]]
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**Publisher** : Gérard Billaudot
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**Year Published** : 2000
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**Instrumentation** : 2 Bb Clarinets, 1 Basset Horn, and 1 Bass Clarinet or 3 Bb Clarinets and 1
Bass Clarinet
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**Potential Pedagogical Applications** : Articulation matching, intonation (octave, unison, and
chordal), ensemble mechanics, phrase matching and handoffs, solo passages (cadenza), tone
development and blend, ametrical passages, extensive range, auxiliary instruments (basset horn
and bass clarinet)
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**Sample Recording** : [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHus2gQXqVo]]
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**Where to Purchase Sheet Music** : [[http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/quatuor-de-clarinettes-sheet-music/3778650]]
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**Annotation** : A work of substantial length (over 23 minutes), Quatuor de Clarinettes is
comprised of three movements. The composer indicates the use of basset horn (can be played on
third Bb) which adds an additional color. Many schools do not have access to quality basset
horns, so it may be necessary to perform this work with three Bb clarinets. The range of the work
extends to A# 4 . The work requires highly precise ensemble mechanics due to its frequent
handoffs and hocketing between parts. Overall, the technical and musical demands of this work
require a seasoned ensemble of professional level caliber.
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