Clarinet Sonata No.1, Op.120 No.1 (Brahms, Johannes)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements
Composition Year 1894
Genre Categories Sonatas; For clarinet, piano; Scores featuring the clarinet; Scores featuring the piano; For 2 players; For viola, piano; Scores featuring the viola; For violin, piano; Scores featuring the violin; For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For violin, piano (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); For viola, piano (arr); Scores featuring the viola (arr); For cello, piano (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For horn, piano (arr); Scores featuring the horn (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance
#386325 - 27.41MB - 23:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 11671×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2015/7/16)

Publisher Info. Boston: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Performers Richard Stoltzman (clarinet), David Deveau (piano)
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 1. Allegro appassionato
#107764 - 7.84MB - 6:50 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 37624×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2011/7/2)

 2. Andante un poco adagio
#107765 - 5.08MB - 4:26 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 13803×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2011/7/2)

 3. Allegretto grazioso
#107766 - 4.43MB - 3:52 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 10073×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2011/7/2)

 4. Vivace
#107767 - 5.62MB - 4:54 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 8185×⇩ - MP3 - Cypressdome

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Cypressdome (2011/7/2)

Publisher Info. Washington, DC: Washington Musica Viva
Performers Ben Redwine, clarinet
Carl Banner, piano
Copyright
Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives 3.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Recorded 6 January 2010, Ratner Museum (live performance).
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 1. Allegro appassionato (EU)
#717115 - 8.68MB - 4:34 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 794×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/7/18)

 2. Andante un poco adagio (EU)
#717116 - 13.53MB - 5:54 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 283×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/7/18)

 3. Allegretto grazioso (EU)
#717117 - 7.80MB - 4:39 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 156×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/7/18)

 4. Vivace (EU)
#717118 - 7.31MB - 4:47 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/61/V - 131×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/7/18)

Performer Pages Reginald Kell (clarinet)
Mieczysław Horszowski (piano)
Publisher Info. Mercury, 1950. MG 10016.
Copyright
Public Domain - Non-PD US [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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Sheet Music

Scores and Parts

 Complete Score
#110277 - 1.64MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 25999×⇩ - kalliwoda

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 Clarinet (B♭)
#110278 - 0.43MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 37008×⇩ - kalliwoda

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kalliwoda (2011/7/22)

 Viola
#110279 - 0.51MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20950×⇩ - kalliwoda

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kalliwoda (2011/7/22)

Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. 2 Sonaten für Clarinette (oder Bratsche) und Pianoforte, No.1
Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plates 10408, 10411.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#1023242 - 8.67MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 43×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/3/9)

 Clarinet (B♭)
#1023243 - 1.86MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 21×⇩ - Feduol

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 Viola
#1023244 - 1.83MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/3/9)

Editor Heinrich Bading (1864–1943)
Carl Herrmann (1810–1890), viola part
Publisher. Info. Johannes Brahms: 2 Sonaten für Klarinette und Klavier Opus 120, No.1
Leipzig: Edition Peters, No. 3896, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10415.
Copyright
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 Complete Score
#663492 - 2.66MB, 32 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 530×⇩ - Goldberg988

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 Viola
#663493 - 0.73MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 386×⇩ - Goldberg988

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Goldberg988 (2020/12/12)

Editor Heinrich Bading (1864–1943)
Carl Herrmann (1810–1890), viola part
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, No. 3896, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate 10415.
Reprinted Moscow: Muzyka, 1973. Plate 10120.
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Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
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 Complete Score
#112444 - 2.85MB, 26 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 6600×⇩ - piupianissimo

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piupianissimo (2011/8/6)

Editor Hans Gál (1890–1987)
Publisher. Info. Sämtliche Werke, Band 10: Klavier-Duos (pp.153-78)
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1926-27. Plate J.B. 41.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
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 Complete Score (EU)
#1023428 - 4.74MB, 28 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/80*/V* - 190×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/3/10)

Editor Leonard Davis (1915–2009)
Publisher. Info. New York: International Music Company, 1981. Plate 406.
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 Clarinet (B♭)/Violin/Viola
#891165 - 2.65MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1619×⇩ - Abonds

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Abonds (2023/12/31)

Editor Alan Ernest Bonds
Publisher. Info. Alan Ernest Bonds
Copyright
Creative Commons Zero 1.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Comparative edition of the 3 original versions from Simrock 1895 edition.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Pianos (Laurischkus)

 Complete Score
#1023279 - 9.36MB, 48 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/3/9)

Arranger Max Laurischkus (1876–1929)
Publisher. Info. 2 Sonaten für Klarinette und Klavier von Johannes Brahms, No.1
Berlin: N. Simrock, No. 501, 1920. Plate 14023.
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For Violin and Piano

 Complete Score
#71539 - 5.38MB, 60 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5513×⇩ - sergeilysenko

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 Violin Part
#71538 - 0.89MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6098×⇩ - sergeilysenko

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Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plate 10433.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Also contains an arrangement of Op.120/2.
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For Viola and Piano (Bonds)

 Viola Part
#893336 - 1.45MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3543×⇩ - Abonds

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Abonds (2024/1/8)

Arranger Alan Ernest Bonds
Publisher. Info. Alan Ernest Bonds
Copyright
Creative Commons Zero 1.0 [tag/del]
Misc. Notes For use with the original piano part
Viola part based on the original Cl. version (Simrock) 1895
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For Cello and Piano (Mandozzi)

 Cello Part
#308249 - 4.55MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3135×⇩ - Cellofan

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Cellofan (2013/12/25)

Arranger Orfeo Mandozzi
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Orfeo Mandozzi, 2013.
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Misc. Notes For use with the original piano part
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For Cello and Piano (Vautier-Lyon)

 Cello Part
#592874 - 0.74MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C/V/C - 103×⇩ - Moencheberg

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Moencheberg (2019/10/9)

Arranger Th. Vautier-Lyon
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1914. Plate 13426.
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Misc. Notes For use with the original piano part
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For Piano 4 Hands (Klengel)

 Complete Score
#975652 - 3.67MB, 31 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - Pnorcks

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Arranger Paul Klengel (1854–1935)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1895. Plate 10482.
Copyright
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Allegretto grazioso (No.3)

For Piano (Laurischkus)

 Complete Score
#18716 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1214×⇩ - Caprotti

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Arranger Max Laurischkus (1876-1929)
Publisher. Info. Berlin: N. Simrock, 1919. Plate 32072.
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For Horn and Piano (Harkleroad)

 Horn (F) Part
#1020498 - 1.14MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 6×⇩ - Candl

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Arranger Leon Harkleroad (b. 1955)
Publisher. Info. Leon Harkleroad
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Misc. Notes To be used with original piano part.
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General Information

Work Title Clarinet Sonata No.1
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Sonates pour clarinette et piano; Clarinet Sonatas; クラリネットソナタ (ブラームス); Sonatas para clarinete (Brahms); Sonates per a clarinet; Сонаты для кларнета и фортепиано; Klarinettensonaten; סונטות לקלרינט של יוהנס ברהמס; Sonate per clarinetto; Sonatas para clarinete
Name Aliases Sonates pour clarinette et piano de brahms; Sonates pour clarinette et piano de Brahms; クラリネットソナタ第1番 (ブラームス); クラリネットソナタ第2番 (ブラームス); ヴィオラソナタ (ブラームス)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176605182; LCCN: n81048123
Composer Brahms, Johannes
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.120 No.1
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJB 15
Key F minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Allegro appassionato
  2. Andante un poco adagio
  3. Allegretto grazioso
  4. Vivace
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1894
First Performance. 1895-01-11 in Vienna, Saal Bösendorfer
Richard Mühlfeld (clarinet), Johannes Brahms (piano)
First Publication. 1895 (June) – Berlin: N. Simrock
Dedication Richard Mühlfeld (1856–1907)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 23 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation clarinet, piano
External Links Wikipedia article
Classical Archives article
All Music Guide
KDH Listening Guide
Extra Information version history:
  • Composed for clarinet and piano, 1894
  • Arranged by Brahms for viola and piano, 1895
  • Arranged by Brahms for violin and piano, 1895
  • Arranged by Paul Klengel for piano 4 hands, 1895

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