Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (Bernstein)

Leonard Bernstein's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, written during 1941-42 and published in 1942, was Bernstein's first published piece. [1] It is dedicated to clarinetist David Oppenheim, whom Bernstein met at the Tanglewood school.

The piece is about ten minutes in length and has two movements: a lyrical grazioso which foreshadows Bernstein's work in West Side Story. The second movement starts andantino (time signature 3/8) and moves into a fast Vivace a leggerio after a tranquil opening. This movement is predominantly in 5/8 but also changes between 3/8, 4/8 & 7/8 throughout the piece. There is also a slower section in the middle of the piece which is originally marked Lento Molto and gradually speeds up until it returns to Tempo 1.

The piece is featured on the DipABRSM & AMEB examination syllabus.

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