Work : Sonata for 2 Clarinets, Op. 297
Composer : Alan Hovhaness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Hovhaness
Difficulty Ranking : II
Publisher : Peer International Corporation
Year Published : 1977
Instrumentation : 2 Bb Clarinets
Potential Pedagogical Applications : Intonation (interval, octave, unison), fugue form, six-eight time, phrase matching, tone production and matching
Sample Recording : https://soundcloud.com/aignarro6/hovhaness-sonata-for-two-2
Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sonata-for-two-clarinets-sheet-music/19555615
Annotation : One of the most unique features of this three movement duo is its use of the fugue and chaconne forms. This duo’s range does not exceed E 4 and each movement is moderate in tempo. Additionally, the subdivision does not exceed eighth notes. This piece could be used to supplement student understanding of the fugue form as well as assist them in learning six-eight time.
