Clarinet sonatas

   

The clarinet sonatas, Op. 120 Nos. 1 and 2 by Johannes Brahms were written in 1891 for the clarinet player Rischard Mühlfeld, after Brahms had been captivated by Mühlfeld's spirited interpretations. It is said that Mühlfeld inspired Brahms to pick up composition again, and Brahms came to write a clarinet trio and quintet for Mühlfeld, in addition to the two sonatas.

The Sonata Op. 120 No.1, in F minor, consists of the following movements.

  1. Allegro appassionato
  2. Andante un poco adagio
  3. Allegretto grazioso
  4. Vivace

The Sonata Op. 120 No.2, in E-flat major is in three movements.

  1. Allegro amabile
  2. Allegro appassionato
  3. Andante con moto

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