Concerto: 5 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet Score & Parts

$25.00 USD

Concerto: 5 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet Score & Parts

Name: Concerto: 5 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CC19123
Price: 25.00 USD
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from L'Estro armonico, Op. 3, No. 9, RV 230 (J. S. Bach: BWV 972)

By Antonio Vivaldi / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium-Difficult

Item: 81-CC19123

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A fairly common practice in the Baroque era was for organists (especially the great J. S. Bach) to "borrow" and transcribe orchestral music from themselves or other composers to create spectacular organ solos. Bach adapted several works by Vivaldi. This particular transcription was originally for solo violin and string orchestra. The brilliant showy solo line interspersed with tutti sections lends itself well to a clarinet ensemble.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77157-669-3

ISBN13: 978-1-77157-669-7

UPC: 685462026708

SKU: 81-CC19123

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About the Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

Antonio Vivaldi (1678, 1741) shaped the concerto into its modern form, establishing conventions that composers still follow today. His genius for instrumental writing, particularly his understanding of what makes a solo line sing and what drives an orchestra forward, made his works irresistible to later composers, most notably Bach, who recognized in Vivaldi's music a perfect model for transcription and reinvention.

Vivaldi's output was staggering: over 500 concertos, operas, sacred music, and instrumental works created during his decades as a Venetian maestro and traveling virtuoso. His influence on the development of the concerto grosso and solo concerto cannot be overstated, and his music remains central to understanding how Baroque instrumental writing bridges technical display with genuine musical substance.

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Why we love this

Marlatt's transcription captures everything that makes Vivaldi's writing work for clarinet, the bravura solo passages sit naturally in the instrument's upper register, and the alternation between showpiece and ensemble texture keeps all five players engaged. This is festival repertoire with real musical meat, not just display for its own sake.

What to expect

Virtuosic and energetic, with moments of breathless display balanced by robust ensemble passages. The writing combines Baroque formality with the kind of technical brilliance that keeps players on their toes and audiences engaged.

Who it's for

Clarinet choirs and advanced high school or college ensembles looking for a work that demands precision and musicality without requiring an orchestra. The arrangement suits groups with strong principal players and solid section balance.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the solo line against the tuttis; the solo clarinet needs to cut through without pushing into shrillness, especially in the upper passages where intonation becomes critical.
Shape the opening tutti section cleanly so the ensemble sound locks before the first solo entry; a unified approach to articulation here establishes the style for the entire work.
Use the bass clarinet as a foundation voice rather than a harmonic filler; it should anchor chord changes and support the harmonic rhythm with clear, sustained tones.
Attend to the interplay between solo and ensemble sections as a conversation; pull back slightly on the tutti moments that follow the soloist's flashy passage, allowing space for the contrast to register.

How to use it

This works as a feature piece in a spring concert or festival program, especially paired with other Baroque transcriptions or standalone concerto-style works. Its medium-difficult level and compact duration make it ideal for a middle-of-program anchor that showcases your ensemble's technical strength without overshadowing lighter fare.