Five Bagatelles, Op. 23 (Clarinet and Piano)

Clarinet and Piano

By Gerald Finzi

I am playing this piece for a jury this semester. Everything looks fine and I received it in a timely manner. 10 out of 10.

Lovely music, a challenge to play some of it but that's what I wanted. Some is easy. Love the harmonies and the rhythms. One of my favorite composers.Actually this is my second purchase. I lost the first copy somewhere but couldn't do without it for long.

I originally went to Amazon to purchase this book, but all it didn't come with the separate Clarinet part that I needed. So, I found it here. Ordered it, got it fast, and enjoyed it. All parts included.

I purchase music for future study that involves some level of difficulty. In this case it is the tempo of 138. It would take me approx. 2 weeks of intense practice to attain this tempo. These compositions are the result of my interaction with UIL High School Band competition students...

. I provide accompaniment when feasible.

I listened to the orchestra/string version of "five bagatelles" while practicing to coordinate the ornamentation and dynamics i would have to implement for my senior recital. This version is very easy to read, and has enough markings and suggestions (italian, not english, thouugh) to fully explain the nuances needed...

to fully accomplish the effect intended by Finzi. The only problem i had with the "bagatelles" is the confusing dynamic markings in the 5th movement. Other than that, i recommend this version.