Mendelssohn: Concert Piece: 2 Clarinets & Piano Book
By Felix Mendelssohn
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A collection of duets, for two Clarinets with Piano Accompaniment, composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
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Additional Details
Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
32
SKU:
00-PK-0003052
Instrumentation:
2 Clarinets & Piano
More about this title
About the Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn (1809, 1847) was a Romantic-era composer whose gift for lyrical melody and structural clarity shaped 19th-century music. A virtuoso pianist and conductor as well as composer, he wrote extensively across all genres and maintained a deep commitment to music education, recognizing the pedagogical value of well-crafted, accessible works.
Mendelssohn's chamber music stands apart for its conversational quality; his duets and smaller ensemble pieces read like dialogues between equals. He understood the clarinet's warmth and agility intimately, writing for the instrument with both elegance and technical purpose throughout his career.
Why we love this
Mendelssohn's clarinet duets sit at the sweet spot between musical substance and playability. The writing is singable and grateful for the clarinetists while the piano part provides real musical interest without overshadowing the soloists, creating genuine collaboration rather than accompaniment.
What to expect
Mendelssohn's music sings naturally on the clarinet, moving with lyrical ease and emotional directness. These duets capture the Romantic spirit of intimate conversation; the two voices share themes, echo each other, and occasionally drift into sweet harmonic territory that rewards careful listening.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced high school clarinet students and college-level clarinetists looking to build ensemble skills and interpretive depth. Duet partners benefit from similar technical facility and musical maturity, and the set works well for recital preparation, chamber festival participation, or mixed concert programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the clarinet voices by thinking of them as equals in the musical conversation; resist the habit of letting one voice dominate simply because it sits higher on the page.
- Pay close attention to Mendelssohn's phrase shapes and dynamic markings; they often tell a story about how voices should respond to or complement each other.
- Work the pianist into rehearsal early. The piano part contains harmonic and rhythmic information that anchors the ensemble and shapes the overall character.
How to use it
Program these duets on a chamber or solo recital to anchor the classical side of a mixed program, or pair them with contemporary works to show the range of clarinet literature. Their elegant brevity and immediate appeal make them effective for audience engagement without demanding excessive rehearsal time.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing two independent melodic lines while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Phrasing over longer lines and recognizing harmonic arrival points
- Responding to the piano part and using it as an anchor for rhythm and intonation
- Executing style-appropriate articulation in Romantic period context
- Building musical independence as a duet partner through active listening