Taken from the “Messiah”, this clarinet solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..

A solo that is joyous and exhuberant expressing the finding of the Savior, followed by a tender expression of thoughtfulness and pondering. The final sections of this joyous piece breaks into a flurry of rapture ending on a high note of praise.

This is a clarinet solo that displays a great deal of exuberance. The opening statement is very close to the originally tune. It pauses for a reflective moment and then continues its joyful way. The tune is then presented in a very rhapsodic manner ever increasing the joy of the theme, It concludes with a cadenza exploding into a final flourish.

A piano introduction begins in a vigorous manner and is then joined with the soloist in a brilliant manner of a decorated melody. Coming to the chorus the solo is more fluid and expressive. After a modulation the soloist is offered an opportunity to express the tune with a great deal of flair. The middle section is slower in a thoughtful presentation. The final section regains the flair of the earlier sections and ends on a final long note of resolve.

A rather jovial introduction is begun by the piano and then joined in by the soloist stating the melody’s verse and then the chorus in a modified form. The second verse is presented in a pleasing way underpinned by the piano using a harp-like accompaniment. And once again, the chorus is presented in a even more modified way. The coda section continues with the flavor of the piece in a motivic manner and then arrives to the final destination in repose.

This solo begins with a elegant little motif in the upper register of the piano and then moves downward to a simple accompanying figure. The solo enters in a gentle manner with minor modifications- very much in a restful manner. With an abrupt modulation the tune is modified once more in a different way. After two more modulations in the piano the soloist presents the tune with a more “arpeggiated” way and then settles into a final long note- as if “everything’s okay!”

This solo begins with a polite introduction and then is joined with the soloist in a gentle alteration of the tune in its entirety. A second verse is modulated upward with the tune with even more variation. After more modulations there is a brief cadenza and then a coda section based on the opening motif of the tune.

This bubbly rendition of “Come Thou Fount” is effervescent from beginning to end. It is filled with movement and excitement expressing intense joy throughout.

This solo is technically demanding while depicting the content of its title. While it is a provocative title with soul-searching implications, the results of its message produces a great deal of joy- salvation! The themes and embellishments presented here certainly enhances the joyous conclusion of such a concept and then moves to a rather solemn reflection of the wonder of it all.

This is a clarinet solo that begins in a flowing manner and quickly accelerates to a more technical rendition of the tune creating a delightful atmosphere of this grand old hymn. It is effervescent and uplifting.