Solissimo III by Julien-Francois Zbinden Clarinet Solo - Sheet Music
By Julien-Francois Zbinden
18482531
Solissimo III
18482531
18482531
18482531
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Clarinet solo - Grade 4-5
SKU: ET.CL24
Composed by Julien-Francois Zbinden. Contemporary. Composed 2007. Duration 9'. Editions BIM #CL24. Published by Editions BIM (ET.CL24).ISBN 9790207024756.
I chose Solissimo as a general title for a series of works for unaccompanied instruments.
The first part of Solissimo III for clarinet alone – Lento – was written in the form of a passacaglia. A low theme of twelve measures exposed in the chalumeau register of the clarinet is repeated three times, with progressively more complex ornaments added until it ends in fortissimo. A brief transition of calm merges into the second part – Andantino – a subtle lyrical expressive song based on the rhythm of a barcarolle.
The Allegro of the third part is in complete contrast to what preceded it. It is based on a mischievous theme that covers the complete range of the instrument before evolving into a short cadenza which recalls the motive of the Andantino before returning to the Allegro theme which functions as a brief coda.
Julien-François Zbinden
Solissimo III received its first performance on the 3rd of November, 2007, in the Paderewski Hall in Lausanne, Switzerland, by Pierre-Yves Dubois.
