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The E-flat major theme is sixteen bars in length. [2] The next section is marked poco più vivo. In some editions, what follows is "Variation I", though it could be argued that the previous section is actually the first variation. In any event, the so-called Variation I presents variations of the theme in triplets.
The E-flat (E ♭) clarinet is a member of the clarinet family, smaller than the more common B ♭ clarinet and pitched a perfect fourth higher. It is typically considered the sopranino or piccolo member of the clarinet family and is a transposing instrument in E ♭ with a sounding pitch a minor third higher than written.
Size comparison, left to right: A♭, E♭, and B♭ clarinet Reeds, left to right: B♭, E♭, and A♭ clarinet. Due to its small size and more compact key work, the A♭ clarinet is usually constructed with a one-piece body that combines the separate upper and lower joints and the barrel found on larger clarinets.
Serenade in E-flat major (Saint-Saëns) Serenade No. 11 (Mozart) Sextet for Horns and String Quartet (Beethoven) Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds; Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra (Mozart) Someday I'll Find You; Sonata No. 6 in E-flat major (J. C. F. Bach) Souvenir d'un lieu cher; The Stars and Stripes Forever
After the Duke's death, Solère became first clarinet in the French King's orchestra. Thanks to his reputation, he was recruited as a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, founded in 1795. His friendship with François Devienne greatly influenced his creative work. His compositions are mainly known today for his works for clarinet.
Concertino in E-flat major for clarinet and orchestra, Op. 26, J. 109 (1811) Concertino in E minor for horn and orchestra, Op. 45; Konzertstück in F minor for piano and orchestra, Op. 79; Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari: Idillio-concertino in A major for oboe, two horns, and strings, Op. 15 (1933)
Concerto in E-flat major, K060 (Stravinsky): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project; Ledbetter, Steven. 1995. "Igor Stravinsky: Concerto in E-flat for chamber orchestra 'Dumbarton Oaks, 8.v.38'". Pro Arte website (archive from 12 March 2007, accessed 16 September 2011). Strugnell, Stephen. [2007].
The 1st movement, in E-flat major, begins with an exposition of the main theme by the orchestra. The clarinet soloist enters with a high F (E-flat in terms of concert pitch) followed by a 3 octave jump before repeating the opening theme. This 3 octave jump, along with other large leaps, is stylistic of this movement.