Lemoine Damase - Quintette - Clarinette Sib et Quatuor À Cordes
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Chamber music ensemble: written for B-flat clarinet and string quartet, ideal for working on listening, balance, and ensemble cohesion.
- Careful classical writing: a demanding and musical score that highlights the color of the clarinet in contact with the harmonic texture of the strings.
- Complete performance materials: a full score and separate parts, designed for efficient rehearsal setup.
- Practical format: clear pagination allowing preparation of playing (breaths, bowing, articulations) and anticipation of character changes.
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Summary of This Score
This score by Jean-Michel Damase is intended for clarinetists and ensembles wishing to approach a chamber music work for B-flat clarinet and string quartet. In a classical context, the clarinet finds a role as a solo partner rather than a mere added voice: it dialogues with the strings, blends into their nuances, then emerges to carry the line and expression. The interpretative work naturally emphasizes intonation (notably in passages of timbral fusion with the viola and cello), dynamic control, and attack precision.
The provided materials facilitate rehearsal organization: the full score allows the section leader or clarinetist to quickly identify entrances, breaths, and key points, while the separate string parts promote comfortable reading. This edition is particularly suitable for ensembles seeking a classical repertoire for concert, audition, or educational projects focused on ensemble playing (rhythmic setup, common phrasing, balance of sound layers). The page distribution indicates a full score of 16 pages, a clarinet part of 10 pages, and four string parts of 8 pages each.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | JEAN-MICHEL DAMASE | Pages | 16 + 10 + 8x4 |
| Instrumentation | B-flat clarinet and string quartet | Year of publication | 2005 |
| Genre | classical | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of Jean-Michel Damase's Quintet?
The work is written for B-flat clarinet and string quartet.
Are the individual parts included?
The materials include a 16-page full score and a 10-page clarinet part. Four separate string parts of 8 pages each are also provided.
Is this score suitable for a classical chamber music project?
The publication belongs to the classical genre and was published in 2005. The clarinet interacts with the strings assuming the role of a partner soloist. The work focuses notably on the balance of sound layers, shared phrasing, and rhythmic coordination.
How many pages does the clarinet part contain?
The clarinet part contains 10 pages. The associated full score totals 16 pages.
What interpretative work is required for this piece?
The writing requires attention to intonation in passages blending with the viola and cello. Managing dynamics and precision of attacks are indicated focal points.



