Clarinet Sonatas (Brahms)

The clarinet sonatas, Op. 120 Nos. 1 and 2 by Johannes Brahms were written in 1891 for the clarinet player Richard Mühlfeld, after Brahms had been captivated by Mühlfeld's spirited interpretations. It is said that Mühlfeld inspired Brahms to pick up composition again, and Brahms came to write a clarinet trio and quintet for Mühlfeld, in addition to the two sonatas. Brahms also published versions of these sonatas arranged for viola and violin.

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Johannes Brahms - Richard Mühlfeld

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The Sonata Op. 120 No.1, in F minor, consists of the following movements.

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• Allegro appassionato
• Andante un poco adagio
• Allegretto grazioso
• Vivace

The Sonata Op. 120 No.2, in E-flat major is in three movements.

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• Allegro amabile
• Allegro appassionato
• Andante con moto