Analysis of the technical and musical structures of concertos composed for clarinet in the classical and romantic periods

In the presented master's thesis, the development of the clarinet and its unique position and role among Western European musical instruments in the classical and romantic periods is examined, and the musical and artistic features and technical details of the concertos composed for the clarinet are investigated. The first chapter of this research examines the problem, purpose, tasks, significance, and degree of processing presented. The second chapter looks at the historical evolution of the clarinet instrument. In the third chapter, the historical significance and development of the clarinet instrument in European music culture are discussed. The fourth chapter examines the structure, components, types, and performance techniques of the clarinet instrument. In the fifth chapter of this study, an analysis of the clarinet concertos by W.A. Mozart, K.M. Weber, and I.Q. Mann is conducted. In the sixth chapter, the KV622 concerto for clarinet and orchestra by W.A. Mozart is examined, while the seventh chapter analyzes K.M. Weber's Clarinet Concertino (Op.26) for clarinet and orchestra. The eighth chapter focuses on K.M. Weber's 1st Clarinet Concerto for clarinet and orchestra, and the ninth chapter is dedicated to the analysis of K.M. Weber's 2nd Clarinet Concerto for clarinet and orchestra. The tenth chapter is devoted to the analysis of I.Q. Mann's concerto for clarinet and orchestra. The eleventh chapter consists of conclusions, a list of sources used, and a bibliography of scores. Keywords: Classical and romantic periods, clarinet concertos, musical and aesthetic characteristics.