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Clarinet Repertoire Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about various pieces of music for the clarinet, from the classical to the contemporary/modern period. If you know your music theory or music history, it should not be too hard.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tunio. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Tunio

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
198,565

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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575

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Question 1 of 10

1. The composer Igor Stravinsky composed this piece for solo clarinet in Morges, 1918. The 1st and 2nd movements are for Clarinet in A, and the 3rd movement is for Clarinet in B flat. The 2nd movement does not have any meter (time signature). What is the name of this piece? Hint

Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo

Concerto No. 3 in A flat

Fantasie for Solo Clarinet

The Rite of Spring

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Question 2 of 10

2. Largely self-taught, this composer had to write his own music for clarinet, as his instrument had little repertoire. Who is this composer, who composed 3 Clarinet Concertos for himself to perform? Hint

Stockharusen, Karlheinz

von Weber, Carl Maria

Sibelius, Jean

Crusell, Bernhard Henrik

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Question 3 of 10

3. This clarinet concerto in B flat major, by Carl Stamitz, was written circa 1785, presumably for the famous clarinetist Josef Beer of Bohemia. What number is this clarinet concerto, used worldwide as the "introductory" piece to authentic clarinet repertoire for young clarinetists? Hint

11th

1st

3rd

10th

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mozart wrote this piece for clarinet (K 622) just before his death in 1791. What is the name of this piece? Hint

Potpourri for solo Clarinet

Grand Quintett

Clarinet Concerto in A

Clarinet Sonata in G

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Question 5 of 10

5. Both Brahms and Mozart wrote a quintet for clarinet and 4 other instruments (Therefore, a quintet)! Which instrument is part of the clarinet quintet that Mozart (op. 581) and Brahms (op. 115) wrote? Hint

Flute

Violin

French Horn

Oboe

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Question 6 of 10

6. The American composer Robert Muczynski composed a piece for clarinet in 1984. It is his only piece for clarinet. What is this piece called? Hint

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano

Gra for Solo Clarinet

Concerto in E flat

Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is this composer, who composed a two movement sonata for clarinet and piano, and the widely acclaimed "West Side Story"? Hint

Bernstein, Leonard

Poulenc, Francis

Webber, Andrew Lloyd

Vaughan Williams, Ralph

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the baroque time, there was no clarinet. However, various composers wrote for the ancestor of clarinet, most famous being Telemann's Duo. What is this instrument called? Hint

Flute

Viola da Gamba

French Horn

Chalemeau

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Question 9 of 10

9. The famous composer Carl Maria von Weber composed five pieces that feature the clarinet as the solo instrument. Out of them, only one was in the minor key. Which one is it? Hint

Clarinet Concerto No. 2

Clarinet Concerto No. 1

Grand Quintett

Grand Duo Concertante

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which clarinet does not have any authentic solo repertoire (classical or romantic periods) that it can play? Hint

B flat clarinet

Basset clarinet

A clarinet

E flat clarinet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo

Igor Stravinsky wrote the "Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo" in Morges, 1918. The first edition was published by J. & W. Chester, Ltd. The first performance was given in Lausanne on 8th November 1919 by Edmond Allegra, who had played the important clarinet part in the first performance of "Histoire du Soldat" the previous year.

Answer: Crusell, Bernhard Henrik

As a soloist, Crusell was disadvantaged on two fronts; his chosen instrument was a relatively new innovation with little solo repertoire, and he lived and worked in Stockholm, a cultural backwater at the time. (Source: http://www.naxos.com)

Answer: 3rd

The classical composer Carl Stamitz is said to be the founder of the clarinet concerto, having been the first to recognize the solistic possibilities of the clarinet and to establish in the orchestra.

4. Mozart wrote this piece for clarinet (K 622) just before his death in 1791. What is the name of this piece?

Answer: Clarinet Concerto in A

The "Clarinet Concerto in A" is the only classical piece that uses a basset clarinet for a solo instrument.

Answer: Violin

Strangely enough, they were for strings, not wind instruments. The other three are for a woodwind quintet. A clarinet quintet is made up of a clarinet, 2 violins, a viola, and a cello.

6. The American composer Robert Muczynski composed a piece for clarinet in 1984. It is his only piece for clarinet. What is this piece called?

Answer: Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano

He composed this piece for renowned clarinetist Mitchell Lurie, who performed it with the composer later that year.

7. Who is this composer, who composed a two movement sonata for clarinet and piano, and the widely acclaimed "West Side Story"?

Answer: Bernstein, Leonard

Sonata for clarinet and piano is Bernstein's first composition. It is now used worldwide, and is a regualarly performed piece for the Diploma exam of the ABRSM.

8. In the baroque time, there was no clarinet. However, various composers wrote for the ancestor of clarinet, most famous being Telemann's Duo. What is this instrument called?

Answer: Chalemeau

Today the chalemeau register is the section where you use the left hand index finger to open notes around G above middle C.

9. The famous composer Carl Maria von Weber composed five pieces that feature the clarinet as the solo instrument. Out of them, only one was in the minor key. Which one is it?

Answer: Clarinet Concerto No. 1

Weber composed his clarinet works for his friend, Heinrich Baermann, between the years 1811 and 1816. Strangely enough, they were first published almost fifty years later, with lots of errors and misprints. Followed shortly was a "de Luxe Edition" edited by Heinrich Baermann's son, Carl Baermann. That edition was so valued by many clarinettists to this day, through the fact that it is based on traditions which the elder Carl Baermann recieved from his father.

10. Which clarinet does not have any authentic solo repertoire (classical or romantic periods) that it can play?

Answer: E flat clarinet

The E flat clarinet is the smallest of all clarinets, and is only used in some wind bands and orchestras. The B flat clarinet is the standard for most people worldwide, and the A clarinet is mainly used in orchestras and chamber music. The Basset clarinet is basically a version of the A clarinet which can reach lower notes.

Source: Author Tunio

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