Clarinet-viola-piano trio
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A clarinet-viola-piano trio is a chamber
musical ensemble
made up of one clarinet
, one viola
, and one piano
, or the name of a piece written for such a group.
This combination differs from the classical Piano trio
combination (piano, violin and violoncello) by the fact that the viola and the clarinet have roughly the same range, and thus are distinguished by timbre
rather than register. This combination of timbres did inspire several major composers such as Mozart and Schumann and a few great pieces may be found in this small repertoire.
Although not a chamber music work, the double concerto
of Max Bruch for viola, clarinet, and orchestra also exists in a version for viola, clarinet and piano.
Other concertos with these solo instruments include a concerto by Aulis Sallinen and Alternatim (1997) by Luciano Berio
.
Chamber music
Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part...
musical ensemble
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
made up of one clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
, one viola
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
, and one piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, or the name of a piece written for such a group.
This combination differs from the classical Piano trio
Piano trio
A piano trio is a group of piano and two other instruments, usually a violin and a cello, or a piece of music written for such a group. It is one of the most common forms found in classical chamber music...
combination (piano, violin and violoncello) by the fact that the viola and the clarinet have roughly the same range, and thus are distinguished by timbre
Timbre
In music, timbre is the quality of a musical note or sound or tone that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices and musical instruments, such as string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments. The physical characteristics of sound that determine the...
rather than register. This combination of timbres did inspire several major composers such as Mozart and Schumann and a few great pieces may be found in this small repertoire.
Repertoire
The repertoire for such a formation includes:- The Kegelstatt TrioKegelstatt TrioThe Kegelstatt Trio , also referred to as the Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-flat, is a classical chamber music composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.-History:...
KV 498 by W-A. Mozart - Eight pieces op. 83 by Max BruchMax BruchMax Christian Friedrich Bruch , also known as Max Karl August Bruch, was a German Romantic composer and conductor who wrote over 200 works, including three violin concertos, the first of which has become a staple of the violin repertoire.-Life:Bruch was born in Cologne, Rhine Province, where he...
- «Märchenerzählungen» (Fairy Tales) opus 132, four miniatures by Robert SchumannRobert SchumannRobert Schumann, sometimes known as Robert Alexander Schumann, was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most representative composers of the Romantic era....
- Terzetto opus 32 by Richard Stoker, 1968
- the Trio opus 264 by Carl ReineckeCarl ReineckeCarl Heinrich Carsten Reinecke was a German composer, conductor, and pianist.-Biography:Reinecke was born in Altona, Hamburg, Germany; until 1864 the town was under Danish rule. He studied with his father, Johann Peter Rudolph Reinecke, a music teacher...
- Two Pieces (1996) by Franklin Stover.
- * a Trio from Jean FrançaixJean FrançaixJean René Désiré Françaix was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator, known for his prolific output and vibrant style.-Life:...
- a Trio «Hommage a Schumann» by Gyorgy KurtagGyörgy KurtágGyörgy Kurtág is a Hungarian composer of contemporary music.- Biography :György Kurtág was born in Lugoj in the Banat region, Romania.In 1946, he began his studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he met his wife, Márta, and also György Ligeti, who became a close friend...
- the trio American Letters (1994) by Nicolas BacriNicolas BacriNicolas Bacri is a French composer. He has written works that include 6 symphonies, 8 string quartets, and 27 concertos.-Career:...
- the American Trio (2002) by Thierry EscaichThierry EscaichThierry Escaich, born 8 May 1965 in Nogent-sur-Marne, is a French organist and composer.-Life:Born in 1965, Thierry Escaich studied organ, improvisation and composition at the Paris Conservatory , where he won 8 “first prizes” and where he has taught improvisation and composition since...
- Trio in four movements "Adagietto Antique" (2007/2009) by Nigel KeayNigel KeayNigel Keay was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand in 1955. He has been a freelance musician since 1983 working as a composer, violist, and violin teacher...
- Wasserspiele by Matthus
- Night Window by Brett DeanBrett DeanBrett Dean is a contemporary Australian composer, violist and conductor.-Career:Dean studied at the Queensland Conservatorium where he received a Medal of Excellence. From 1985 to 1999, Dean was a violist in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2000, he decided to pursue a career as a freelance...
- Trio (1939) by Leo Smit
- 6 Bagatelles (2007) by Philippe Hersant
- Trio (2006) by Kalevi AhoKalevi AhoKalevi Aho is a Finnish composer.- Career :Born in Forssa, he studied composition at the Sibelius Academy under Einojuhani Rautavaara, receiving a diploma in 1971. He continued his studies for a year in Berlin with Boris Blacher...
- Triad for viola, clarinet and piano (1994) by Milton Babbitt
- Trio by Gordon JacobGordon JacobGordon Percival Septimus Jacob was an English composer. He is known for his wind instrument composition and his instructional writings.-Life:...
- Trio by Rudolf Escher
- Trio in E flat by Julius Rontgen
- Vienna Dreams (1998) by Elliott SchwartzElliott SchwartzElliott Schwartz is an American composer. A graduate of Columbia University, He was Beckwith Professor Emeritus of music at Bowdoin College joining the faculty in 1964. In 2006, the Library of Congress acquired his papers to make them part of their permanent collection...
Although not a chamber music work, the double concerto
Concerto
A concerto is a musical work usually composed in three parts or movements, in which one solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra.The etymology is uncertain, but the word seems to have originated from the conjunction of the two Latin words...
of Max Bruch for viola, clarinet, and orchestra also exists in a version for viola, clarinet and piano.
Other concertos with these solo instruments include a concerto by Aulis Sallinen and Alternatim (1997) by Luciano Berio
Luciano Berio
Luciano Berio, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian composer. He is noted for his experimental work and also for his pioneering work in electronic music.-Biography:Berio was born at Oneglia Luciano Berio, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (October 24, 1925 – May 27, 2003) was an Italian...
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See also
- Clarinet-violin-piano trioClarinet-violin-piano trioA clarinet-violin-piano trio is a standardized chamber musical ensemble made up of one clarinet, one violin, and one piano participating in relatively equal roles, or the name of a piece written for such a group....
- Clarinet-cello-piano trioClarinet-cello-piano trioA clarinet-cello-piano trio is a chamber musical ensemble made up of one clarinet, one cello, and one piano, or the name of a piece written for such a group.This formation is similar to the classical Piano trio in which the violin is replaced by the clarinet...
- Piano trio repertoirePiano trio repertoireAmong the fairly large repertoire for the standard piano trio are the following works:Ordering is by surname of composer.-A:* Lev Abeliovich** Piano Trio *Franghiz Ali-Zadeh**Impromptus *Charles-Valentin Alkan...