| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 movement |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 2026 |
| Work Title | Romance for Clarinet and String Orchestra |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Henderson-Sellers, Brian |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | Op.68 |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IBH 73 |
| Key | D minor |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 movement |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 2026 |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 7 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | clarinet, strings |
| Extra Information | The piece was inspired by Beethoven’s Romances (for violin and orchestra) with its ending reminiscent of the joyous third movement of Beethoven’s opus 81a (Les Adieux). The piece starts in D minor and is initially reflective as a relationship/romance develops with some hiccups (dissonances/key changes) on the way. By bar 130 there is a chance that it all peters out but in bar 142 it becomes energetic and happy, moving into a more frenetic and “bubbly” stage (marked frizzante) by bar 146 – now in D major rather than the initial D minor. By bar 155 the pace is much faster and we hear the main theme at this speed. The ending is peaceful, relaxed and happy. |
