Henle Verlag Crusell - Clarinette Concerto B Flat Major Op. 11 - Clarinette et Piano
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Summary of This Score
This concerto in B-flat major, Op. 11, is part of the series of clarinet concertos by Bernhard Henrik Crusell, a Swedish composer and virtuoso clarinetist. Written by an instrumentalist who intimately knew the clarinet's possibilities, the work offers a brilliant and idiomatic discourse: long singing phrases, finely chiseled articulations, fast passages requiring solid breath control and tone, as well as a keen sense of contrasts.
Technically, the score demands true confidence (finger fluidity, rhythmic precision, control of dynamics and intonation), while avoiding purely spectacular virtuosity. The result is a particularly convincing concerto due to the richness of its melodic ideas and its balance between classical elegance and pre-romantic drive, making it a highly relevant addition to the clarinet repertoire of this period.
The edition was prepared with great care for fidelity to the preserved source, based on the first historical edition (1829), and entrusted to the expertise of a clarinetist-editor. The piano reduction of the orchestral part, carefully realized, allows effective work both in rehearsal and lessons, offering a clear, musical, and pleasant accompaniment to play. A choice particularly suited to advanced clarinetists and professionals seeking a reliable score for study, audition, or concert.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Bernhard Henrik Crusell | Genre | classical score (concerto) |
| Arranger | Johannes Umbreit (piano reduction) | Difficulty | advanced |
| Instrumentation | clarinet and piano (orchestral reduction) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the required level for Crusell's Clarinet Concerto op. 11?
The indicated level is advanced. The clarinet part demands finger fluency, rhythmic precision, and breath control.
Is this edition for clarinet with orchestra?
The score is designed for clarinet and piano, with a reduction of the orchestral part. The piano reduction is by Johannes Umbreit.
In what key is Crusell's Concerto op. 11 written?
The work is written in B-flat major, under the opus 11 reference.
What source was used to prepare this Henle Verlag edition?
The edition is based on the first historic edition of 1829. The editorial work was entrusted to a clarinetist editor and aims to be faithful to this preserved source. The piano part thus enables rehearsal or lesson use.
Which technical aspects are developed in this clarinet concerto?
The writing alternates between long singing phrases, detailed articulations, and rapid passages. Control of dynamics and intonation plays an important role.
