Henle Verlag Spohr - Clarinette Concerto No. 2 Op. 57 - Clarinette et Piano
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Summary of This Score
Louis Spohr's 2nd Clarinet Concerto in E-flat major is a staple in the clarinet repertoire, now benefiting from a long-awaited editorial treatment. Until now, access to a fully reliable version could be challenging due to editions considered unreliable. This publication finally offers a rigorous reading of the musical text, in the Urtext spirit, to recover the composer's intentions with maximum precision.
A notable feature: among the four clarinet concertos composed by Spohr, this is the only one written in a major key, which imbues the work with a lighter energy and a cheerful expressiveness. The playful character is especially evident in the Alla-Polacca finale, ideal for working on rhythmic drive, articulation, and the flair of the concertante style.
The establishment of this critical edition relies both on the first edition published in Leipzig in 1822 and on an important manuscript source from the period, allowing for a comparison of materials and better-founded editorial choices. For practical use, the newly created piano reduction emphasizes fluid reading and effective accompaniment, facilitating comfortable rehearsal work in lessons, auditions, or concert preparation. Note: performance materials are available for rental from Breitkopf & Härtel editions.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Louis Spohr | Instrumentation | clarinet and piano |
| Arranger | Christoph Sobanski (piano reduction) | Genre | classical score (concerto) |
| Edition | G. Henle Verlag (critical Urtext edition by Ullrich Scheideler) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What key is Spohr's Concerto No. 2 in?
The work is written in E-flat major, a peculiarity since it is the only one of Louis Spohr's four clarinet concertos composed in a major key.
Is this Henle edition of Spohr an Urtext?
The G. Henle Verlag edition is based on an Urtext critical edition prepared by Ullrich Scheideler. The musical text was compared with the first Leipzig edition of 1822 and a contemporary manuscript source. This editorial basis aims for an accurate restoration of Louis Spohr's intentions.
Does the score contain a piano accompaniment?
A newly created piano reduction by Christoph Sobanski is included with the clarinet part. The accompaniment is designed to provide smooth reading during rehearsals.
What is the style of the finale of Spohr's Concerto No. 2?
The finale carries the indication Alla-Polacca, with a rhythmic character that highlights articulation and the momentum of the concertante style.
Can this score be used with an orchestra?
This publication is scored for clarinet and piano. Orchestral performance material is available for rental from Breitkopf & Härtel editions.
