Arabesques by Paul Jeanjean

Paul Jeanjean 1874-1928.
Arabesque- a curly, ornate, geometrical pattern, sometimes flowery; a ballet pose of ornate grace.
A well chosen title, if not particularly original, for Paul Jeanjeans little ditty, and one of the more popular clarinet solos of all the literature.

[@Theaterlover118]

This is my next solo piece for my jury coming up. By far this is the best rendition of it I have heard of it so far! Absolutely stunning in everyway. =) I hope i do it justice.

[@ashhhh.72]

This sounds amazing. Now I just need to learn how to play it for District Band auditions..

[@faeriesmak]

I played this for honors recital in college. One of my favorites.

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

I never tire of it!

[@JaclynAltman]

@DavidGarnet I did great! But there was a run on one of the sections that I rushed a little bit because I was nervous. I was fortunate that on one noticed my mess up but me :)

[@timsfam]

I am planning a recital for late summer and was playing through a stack of pieces. I found this piece and played through it and really liked it. Then, when I heard your performance of it...wow! I fell in love with it! It's definitely on the program!

[@real_ikarly]

5:11

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

@Jaclynaltman How did it go?

[@soulisslippery]

how many pages are there in this? because ive been seeing 6-16 pages on different sites. and it doesnt sound too complicated for me, so im looking forward to playing this. edit: maybe the end though.......

[@boomy8481]

2 pages

[@anonymous13.1]

It's very fun

[@stupidclarinet]

This was played beautifully. Simply amazing. :)

[@jessicarose5386]

Hopefully playing this for Solo Fest This year!!

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

@1GCMaurice It's all good. Stay tuned (at davidhthomas com) Thanks! D

[@williamowens2400]

Playing this in a week any tips ?

[@anth15977]

Did you succeed ? I’m in the same situation. :/

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

@timsfam Great! Let me know how it goes.

[@JaclynAltman]

Playing this on May 10th, 2011 :)

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

Thank you. Thanks for listening.

[@DavidThomasClarinet]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jessicarose5386]

Jumped to this level five for NYSSMA this year (I'm in eighth grade) Hoping to get a grade on it that would qualify me for All State for practice when I can actually be considered for all State (Only high schoolers can be considered) Great piece honestly. Also very nice recording of it as well! This video will most certainly help me with practicing (as I am using it right now to practice along with) Thanks so much for the awesome recording!