Alea Publishing Catalog: Duo

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J.S. Bach: Inventions
The Two-Part Inventions of J.S. Bach, expertly arranged for clarinet/bass clarinet duet by Michael Davenport. Original keys maintained throughout. May be played with two soprano clarinets, but when clarinet and bass clarinet are used, the range of the original keyboard works is maintained.

Catalog #ALEA1004; $15
 
Beethoven: 'Eyeglass' Duo, WoO 32

This transcription allows for the work, originally for viola and 'cello, to be comfortably played on clarinet and bass clarinet, with no requirement for an extended-range instrument. One or both movements could make a lovely addition to a recital, or would make an excellent choice for a contest piece.

Catalog #ALEA1065; $10
 
Beethoven: Three Duos, WoO 27
Three delightful Duos by Beethoven, originally for clarinet and bassoon, are published here in transcription for clarinet and bass clarinet. Attribued to early in Beethoven's output, these Duos are each set in three movements offering lively dialogue between the two instruments. Individually or as a set, the Duos would make an excellent addition to a recital program.

Catalog #ALEA1010; $15
 
Boismortier: 6 Sonatas
The 6 Sonatas by J.B. Boismortier (1691-1755) for two 'celli work wonderfully in transcription for bass clarinet duet. Each Sonata consists of four short movements. The composer makes use of imitation throughout, and therefore the two parts are virtually equal in range and difficulty.

Catalog #ALEA1018; $15
 
Boismortier: 9 Short Sonatas and Chaconne, Op.66
The 9 Short Sonatas and Chaconne by J.B. Boismortier (1691-1755) were originally composed for two 'celli, two bassoons, or two gambas. They are masterfully crafted short pieces for two bass instruments, and are wonderfully effective in transcription for bass clarinet duet. Each Sonata consists of several short dance movements, while the final Chaconne is a bit longer and more challenging.

Catalog #ALEA1019; $20
 
Gabriel: Sonatina Op.79
The Sonatina Op.79 for clarinet and bass clarinet was composed in 2003 by Austrian composer Wolfgang Gabriel (1930-). This challenging and dramatic three movement work, with a duration of about 18 minutes, would make an excellent recital piece for the college or professional duo.

Catalog #ALEA1020; $20
 
Haydn: Duet Hob.XXI:4
Haydn's relatively unknown Duet for two celli is wonderfully effective in transcription for bass clarinet duet. The Duet consists of three movements: a Theme with Variations, a lovely Allegro, and a Menuetto and Trio. The familiar style and limited range of the work make it quite accessible, and therefore a fine addition to the contest and recital library of students of all ages.

Catalog #ALEA1015; $5
 
Kummer: Six Duets Op.156
Friedrich August Kummer (1797-1879) was primarily known as a virtuoso cellist, and the bulk of his compositions feature that instrument. From his prolific output, we have chosen the Op. 156 duets for two cellos for transcription for bass clarinet duet.

Catalog #ALEA1060; $20
 
Landini & Machaut: Duos
Alea Publishing is pleased to release this volume of short duos by Francesco Landini (1325-1397) and Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377), expertly arranged by bass clarinetist Aage Nielsen. While the transcription is wonderfully suited to bass clarinet duet, the volume is also being made available in alternate versions to allow for further versatility: clarinet duet, viola duet (alto clef) and bass clef in C.

Catalog #ALEA1026; $12
 
Marais: Chaconne
Baroque composer Marin Marais' Chaconne, originally composed for viola da gamba and basso continuo, is wonderfully effective in this transcription for bass clarinet duet, with neither part requiring an extended-range instrument.

Catalog #ALEA1086; $10
 
Mozart: Duos
Mozart's brilliant Duos, originally for violin and viola, are now available in this versatile transcription for clarinet and bass clarinet or bass clarinet duet. Each Duo is a large, three-movement work providing excellent musical and technical challenges for the bass clarinetist.

Catalog #ALEA1006; $15
 
Mozart: Sonata K.292
This short three-movement sonata was originally composed for bassoon and 'cello, or two 'cellos. Since already a work for two low-range instruments, this piece is quite effective in transcription for either bassoon and bass clarinet or bass clarinet duet.

Catalog #ALEA1011; $10
 
Pergolesi: Sinfonia
This four-movement Sinfonia was composed for two cellos, with the top part clearly a solo line, and the lower part a simple accompaniment. The fourth movement of the piece was used by Stravinsky as the thematic material for his famed Pulcinella suite. This piece is an absolute gem!

Catalog #ALEA1048; $8
 
Telemann: Six Sonatas
Telemann composed this lovely set of Six Sonatas for two flutes, violins, or recorders in 1727. Each sonata consists of four movements, arranged in typical baroque fashion, slow-fast-slow-fast. As is common in baroque duo works, the parts are imitative, resulting in equal range and challenges for both players.

Catalog #ALEA1029; $20
 
Telemann: Six Canonic Sonatas
This transcription offers clarinetists and bass clarinetists an excellent set of baroque pieces for performance or study. Because of the range of the original, the duos are equally effective for clarinet duet or bass clarinet duet, and do not require use of the lowest or highest ranges of either instrument. The original keys and range have been maintained throughout.

Catalog #ALEA1059; $15