An example of a pear-shaped bell from a modern clarinet d'amore
In comparison with the B♭ and A soprano clarinets, the clarinet d'amore has a similar shape and construction, but is generally larger, usually pitched in G.[a] The clarinet d'amore has proportionally smaller tone holes and a proportionally smaller bore compared to the soprano clarinet, generally around the same size as the bore and tone holes found on the soprano clarinet itself. The instrument also has a pear-shaped or globular bell (called Liebesfuss) similar to that of the cor anglais; these features give the instrument its distinctive timbre. Due to their large size, they also feature a curved metal neck to bring the instrument to a more comfortable playing position, though instruments with curved wooden necks exist. Fingerings are generally the same as other members of the clarinet family, however modern examples often have an extension, like the basset horn, allowing them to play an additional 4 semitones.
In addition to the larger sizes, clarinet d'amore have also been constructed in C, B♭ and A, however these do not appear to fill the same musical role as the larger instruments. It has been suggested that these smaller instruments may have been made for aesthetic reasons rather than to serve a musical role.
Historyedit
The clarinet d'amore first appeared in southern Germany around 1740, predating the more widely known basset horn by several decades. It has been conjectured that the basset horn, which at the time shared the features of low pitch and a small bore, was developed from the clarinet d'amore. Early instruments featured only 3 or 4 keys, though later instruments from the 19th century, such as an example by Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, have as many as 14 keys. At least 69 extant clarinet d'amour from the 18th and 19th century have survived to the modern era, suggesting the instrument did experience some popularity. By the mid 19th century the instrument was considered obsolete, however Heckel would continue to offer them until the early 20th century.[1]
Recently efforts have been made to resurrect the clarinet d'amore in both period correct and modern forms. Modern developments include a recording project led by Vlad Weverbergh of music by Henri-Joseph de Croes for historical clarinets d'amore (available from Etcetera Records)[2] and the development of an extended modern clarinet d'amore in G (with a written range to low C3, sounding G2) by Richard Haynes,[3] and Schwenk & Seggelke.[4]
Components of a modern clarinet d'amore, including the curved neck, bulbous bell, upper joint and lower joint with an extension to low C
Works for the instrumentedit
Works for or including clarinet/clarinette/clarinetto d'amore/d'amour/dolce or "in G" include:
Johann Christian Bach – Temistocles: Act Three – "Ah si resta" (1772) incl. 3 clarinets d'amore in D (although thought most likely to be basset horns in D)
Anonymous – Concertante in G Major for two clarinets d'amore and ensemble
Henri Joseph de Croes — Partita (1788) for two clarinets in G, two violas and violone (recorded on clarinets d'amore by Terra Nova Collective)
Johann Simon Mayr — Qui sedes, for soprano, tenor & clarinetto dolce or corno bassetto
Johann Simon Mayr — Gloria patri, for soprano, horn & clarinetto dolce
Henrik Strindberg — Music for Clarinet d'Amore and Strings (2018)
^Examples in F are also known. Some examples are said to be in the modern pitch of A♭, however there is no evidence to support this. The most likely explanation is that these instruments are in the key of G, but tuned to a higher pitch standard.
Referencesedit
^Rice, Albert R. (2009). From the Clarinet d'Amour to the Contra Bass. Oxford University Press. pp. 9–94. ISBN978-0-19-534328-1.
^. terranovacollective.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
^"A Brief Introduction to the Modern Clarinet d'Amore". Richard Haynes.
^"Bassettinstrumente, Schwenk & Seggelke – Meisterwerkstätte für innovativen Klarinettenbau in Bamberg". www.schwenk-und-seggelke.de.
Sourcesedit
F. Geoffrey Rendall. The Clarinet. 2nd ed. London: Ernest Benn, 1957.
Albert R. Rice From the Clarinet d’Amour to the Contra Bass: A History of Large Size Clarinets Oxford University Press, 2009.
External linksedit
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Brief Introduction To The Modern Clarinet D'Amore
December 15, 2023
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The clarinet d amore or clarinet d amour is a musical instrument a member of the clarinet family Clarinet d amoreTwo historical clarinets d amoreWoodwind instrumentClassificationWind Woodwind Single reedDevelopedFirst developed c 1740 in Berchtesgaden Germany Continued development throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in much of Western Europe Further development from the early 21st century onwardsPlaying range1 2 1 Historical written 2 Modern written Written historical instrument E3 to G6 modern instrument C3 to at least C7 Sounding historical instrument B2 to D6 modern instrument G2 to at least G6Related instrumentsPiccolo clarinet Clarinet Basset clarinet Basset horn Alto clarinet Bass clarinet Contralto clarinet Contrabass clarinet Contents 1 Construction and tone 2 History 3 Modern developments 4 Works for the instrument 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References 7 1 Sources 8 External linksConstruction and tone edit nbsp An example of a pear shaped bell from a modern clarinet d amoreIn comparison with the B and A soprano clarinets the clarinet d amore has a similar shape and construction but is generally larger usually pitched in G a The clarinet d amore has proportionally smaller tone holes and a proportionally smaller bore compared to the soprano clarinet generally around the same size as the bore and tone holes found on the soprano clarinet itself The instrument also has a pear shaped or globular bell called Liebesfuss similar to that of the cor anglais these features give the instrument its distinctive timbre Due to their large size they also feature a curved metal neck to bring the instrument to a more comfortable playing position though instruments with curved wooden necks exist Fingerings are generally the same as other members of the clarinet family however modern examples often have an extension like the basset horn allowing them to play an additional 4 semitones In addition to the larger sizes clarinet d amore have also been constructed in C B and A however these do not appear to fill the same musical role as the larger instruments It has been suggested that these smaller instruments may have been made for aesthetic reasons rather than to serve a musical role History editThe clarinet d amore first appeared in southern Germany around 1740 predating the more widely known basset horn by several decades It has been conjectured that the basset horn which at the time shared the features of low pitch and a small bore was developed from the clarinet d amore Early instruments featured only 3 or 4 keys though later instruments from the 19th century such as an example by Wilhelm Heckel GmbH have as many as 14 keys At least 69 extant clarinet d amour from the 18th and 19th century have survived to the modern era suggesting the instrument did experience some popularity By the mid 19th century the instrument was considered obsolete however Heckel would continue to offer them until the early 20th century 1 Modern developments edit nbsp A modern clarinet d amore built by Schwenk amp Seggelke Bamberg commissioned by Richard HaynesRecently efforts have been made to resurrect the clarinet d amore in both period correct and modern forms Modern developments include a recording project led by Vlad Weverbergh of music by Henri Joseph de Croes for historical clarinets d amore available from Etcetera Records 2 and the development of an extended modern clarinet d amore in G with a written range to low C3 sounding G2 by Richard Haynes 3 and Schwenk amp Seggelke 4 nbsp Components of a modern clarinet d amore including the curved neck bulbous bell upper joint and lower joint with an extension to low CWorks for the instrument editWorks for or including clarinet clarinette clarinetto d amore d amour dolce or in G include Johann Christian Bach Temistocles Act Three Ah si resta 1772 incl 3 clarinets d amore in D although thought most likely to be basset horns in D Anonymous Concertante in G Major for two clarinets d amore and ensemble Henri Joseph de Croes Partita 1788 for two clarinets in G two violas and violone recorded on clarinets d amore by Terra Nova Collective Johann Simon Mayr Qui sedes for soprano tenor amp clarinetto dolce or corno bassetto Johann Simon Mayr Gloria patri for soprano horn amp clarinetto dolce Henrik Strindberg Music for Clarinet d Amore and Strings 2018 James Gardner Carica d amore 2020 Richard Haynes Shorelines 2020 Samuel Andreyev A Line Alone 2020 Chris Dench ghosts of motion 2020 Walter Feldmann susses Unheil 2020 Matthias Renaud Schattenlinie 2020 Jonah Haven huso huso 2020 Sean Quinn incubation 2020 Martin Gaughan Sonatina Hushed in the Twilight 2020 21 See also editFlute d amore Oboe d amore Viola d amoreNotes edit Examples in F are also known Some examples are said to be in the modern pitch of A however there is no evidence to support this The most likely explanation is that these instruments are in the key of G but tuned to a higher pitch standard References edit Rice Albert R 2009 From the Clarinet d Amour to the Contra Bass Oxford University Press pp 9 94 ISBN 978 0 19 534328 1 Terra Nova Collective Music terranovacollective com Archived from the original on 2021 08 08 Retrieved 2020 05 28 A Brief Introduction to the Modern Clarinet d Amore Richard Haynes Bassettinstrumente Schwenk amp Seggelke Meisterwerkstatte fur innovativen Klarinettenbau in Bamberg www schwenk und seggelke de Sources edit F Geoffrey Rendall The Clarinet 2nd ed London Ernest Benn 1957 Albert R Rice From the Clarinet d Amour to the Contra Bass A History of Large Size Clarinets Oxford University Press 2009 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Clarinette d amour Brief Introduction To The Modern Clarinet D Amore Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Clarinet d 27amore amp oldid 1189449328, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
