Quartet, Op.1, No.1, by Franz Joseph Haydn
Arranged for Clarinet Quartet by John W. Pratt (originally for strings)
Score and Parts for Bb-Clarinet-1, Bb-Clarinet-2, Bb-Clarinet-3 or Eb-Alto Clarinet, and Bass Clarinet, PDF $15.99
The earliest quartets of Franz Joseph Haydn are not precursors of the later works wherein he developed the form and style of the classical string quartet, but rather divertimenti written for four friends when he was about 25. Most of these early works have five movements: fast, minuet/trio, slow, minuet/trio, fast; and their slow movements feature beautiful, elaborate, gently accompanied melodies. The divertimento style and instrumental character of these early pieces does not evoke strings specifically or necessarily, and thus arrangement for other instruments is natural and might expand enjoyment of these wonderful first significant Haydn works to other players and audiences. In this arrangement of Haydn’s Op.1, No.1 (Hob.III:1) by John Pratt, transposition down a step suits the timbre of clarinets, leaving most notes within range and requiring minimal modification. This lovely, effective arrangement is for a clarinet quartet consisting of either three Bb-clarinets and bass clarinet or two Bb-clarinets, Eb-alto clarinet, and bass clarinet.
Score, 11 pages; Parts for Bb-Clarinet-1, 5 pages; Bb-Clarinet-2, 6 pages; Bb-Clarinet-3, 6 pages; alternative Eb-Alto Clarinet, 6 pages; and Bass Clarinet, 5 pages; Total, 50 pages.
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