Clarinet Sonata (Mendelssohn)
- Clarinet Sonata (Mendelssohn)
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The Clarinet Sonata in E flat major, composed in 1824 by Felix Mendelssohn, has three movements:
- Adagio—Allegro moderato
- Andante
- Allegro moderato
A typical performance lasts just over 15 minutes.
References
- Niall O'Loughlin. Musical Times Vol. 120, No. 1632 (Feb 1979), p. 137
Categories:
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- Compositions by Felix Mendelssohn
- Clarinet sonatas
- 1824 compositions
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