Work : Figarello’s Morningsong
Composer : Alfred Prinz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Prinz
Difficulty Ranking : VI
Publisher : Woodwindiana Editions
Year Published : 2008
Written For/Premiered By: Jonathan Cohler (Bb) and Howard Klug (Bass) at 2008 ClarinetFest
Instrumentation : Bb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Potential Pedagogical Applications : Bb/Bass clarinet blend and intonation, frequent tempo transitions, range expansion, development of fast articulation
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Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.vcisinc.com/clarinetbassmusic.htm
Annotation : This work is a relatively short duo based on Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. It challenges both players through leaps, tempo changes, and frequent transitions. There are also passages that test the intonation skills of both players, often requiring them to play at soft dynamics in octaves. The humorous nature of the work will not be lost on those familiar with the opera as the themes are passed about and juxtaposed on top of one another.
