Brahms: Clarinet Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 - I.mvt. (Arranged for Alto Saxophone) by Johannes Brahms Woodwind Duet - Digital Sheet Music
By Johannes BrahmsA masterful and deeply expressive arrangement of Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 - I. Allegro amabile, beautifully adapted for Alto Saxophone and Piano.Written in the final years of Brahms' life, this sonata is celebrated for its warm, autumnal lyricism, rich harmonic textures, and intimate dialogue between the solo instrument and the piano. Since the original work was written for the clarinet, the alto saxophone—also a reed instrument—is a perfect match, capturing the dark, mellow, and vocal qualities required for Brahms' sweeping late-Romantic melodies.This arrangement respects the composer's original intent while making thoughtful adjustments to articulation, phrasing, and range to suit the unique character and response of the alto saxophone.Features:Perfect for: Professional recitals, university jury examinations, chamber music concerts, and advanced repertoire study.Difficulty: Advanced (requires mature phrasing, wide dynamic contrast, and seamless ensemble blending with the piano).Included: Full Score (Piano Accompaniment) and individual Solo Alto Saxophone part.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Clarinet Alto Saxophone
- Ensembles:
- Woodwind Duet
- Genres:
- Romantic Period
- Composers:
- Johannes Brahms
- Publishers:
- G. Cho
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Sonata
- Artist:
- Johannes Brahms
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 17
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1922454
Composed by Johannes Brahms. Arranged by Gunhee CHO. This edition: pdf. Chamber, Classical, Romantic Period. 17 pages. G. Cho #1480057. Published by G. Cho (A0.1922454).A masterful and deeply expressive arrangement of Johannes Brahms' Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 - I. Allegro amabile, beautifully adapted for Alto Saxophone and Piano.
Written in the final years of Brahms' life, this sonata is celebrated for its warm, autumnal lyricism, rich harmonic textures, and intimate dialogue between the solo instrument and the piano. Since the original work was written for the clarinet, the alto saxophone—also a reed instrument—is a perfect match, capturing the dark, mellow, and vocal qualities required for Brahms' sweeping late-Romantic melodies.
This arrangement respects the composer's original intent while making thoughtful adjustments to articulation, phrasing, and range to suit the unique character and response of the alto saxophone.
Features:
Perfect for: Professional recitals, university jury examinations, chamber music concerts, and advanced repertoire study.
Difficulty: Advanced (requires mature phrasing, wide dynamic contrast, and seamless ensemble blending with the piano).
Included: Full Score (Piano Accompaniment) and individual Solo Alto Saxophone part.
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- Artists:
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