Travestie No.2, Op.45 (Baermann, Carl)

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Work Title Travestie
Alternative. Title 2. Carnevals Scherz ; große Fantasie für die Clarinette in B und Pianoforte
Composer Baermann, Carl
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.45
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ICB 11
First Publication. 1880 – Offenbach: Johann André
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation clarinet (B), piano

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A parody of village musicians' style. A note in the clarinet part explains how the soloist should use glissando and make funny faces while playing. Further detailed instructions are included in the solo part.