WIP For clarinet and piano

Not done yet.

Musescore likes to screw up the grace notes when it plays.

I originally shared this on a discord server so I'm just going to copy/paste what I wrote there 

I'll outline a few of the things going on
There's a short adagio introduction, then the first theme, which is a sort of andante, lyrical, thing. I'm not very good at describing these things
The second theme has two major sections-one short, in major, then a long developmental section
Eventually we get back to the first theme, augmented
The third theme is a sarabande, first in c minor, then developed, recapitulating in c major
Then we get the first theme again, then the coda

This has a nice Gilbert & Sullivan lyricism to it. The opening "recitative" transitioned nicely into the lilting 6/8 meter. (Actually the more I listen to this, the more it reminds me of G&S. In any case it sounds staunchly English.)

I like that you venture into many tonalities here. It shows you can take risks. And the writing for piano and clarinet is pretty good, too. I don't really have any criticisms to make regarding objective errors. I do think the piece meanders too long, though. It might be different if there were better (or more prolonged) thematic development, but each section seemed to introduce something brand new, and my attention began to wander. However, there is something to be said of your ability to create so many seamless transitions.

Overall, a sturdy and colorful piece. Lyrical, dramatic, and quintessentially British. In my humble opinion. Good job, sir!

Thank you very much! I am not sure I really considered it to sound English, but in retrospect, I can see how that can come across. Especially the second theme, at least the first part, was inspired by opera overtures which I have played in orchestras. Thank you very much for your compliments, and I will take note of your ideas about development etc. Thanks again!

A new edition I made: