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Autour de la Walkyrie

22 études progressives

Christophe VICTOIRE

The Wagnerian lyrical universe is approached through 22 musical studies for Bb clarinet, around the opera of the Valkyrie, adapted to cycles II and III of music conservatories.

Rediscover all the great symphonic and lyrical moments of the opera (Ride of the Valkyries , Siegmund's Spring Aria , etc.). Enjoy developing your expressive and technical qualities and let yourself be carried away by the grandiose music of Richard Wagner.

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Details

Instrument family Clarinet
Catalog classifications Solo B-flat clarinet, Studies for B-flat clarinet
Instrument nomenclature clarinette en si b
Publisher Éditions Billaudot
Collection FESSARD Jean-Marc
Cotage GB10316
Total number of pages 28
Languages French, English
Cycle / Level Moderately difficult (cycle 2), Difficult (cycle 3)
Target audience Young people, Adults, Children
Musical style Classical
Directory type Work(s) from the repertoire
Copyright year 2024
EAN code 9790043103165
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Description

These studies were born from the desire to play the music of Richard Wagner on the clarinet and, more particularly, to rediscover the most beautiful musical moments of his opera Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), premiered on June 26, 1870.

The clarinet, an instrument with a musicality very close to the human voice, animated by our breath, is ideal for such a project of studying the main musical moments of an opera.

The diversity of the themes covered and their progressive level of technicality will allow apprentice clarinetists, from cycle II onwards, to use this study book throughout their conservatory studies. Amateurs and professionals alike will find great pleasure in developing the expressive capabilities of our instrument.

The studies are presented by level of difficulty, with details of their place within the opera and the elements of the plot. The musician will thus have an indication of the atmosphere and will be able to develop his musicality in coherence with the work. The thematic table allows one to quickly identify the main musical themes addressed, recalling the system of leitmotifs, so dear to Richard Wagner's musical writing.

Some of these studies can be played one after the other, thus allowing the apprentice clarinettist to work on his endurance, but also to be performed during recitals or as an encore in a concert for an audience that might be intrigued by the idea of transposing an opera for solo clarinet. A second synoptic summary has been added to allow the studies to be played in the chronological order of the opera.