Mozart | Gran Partita Suite: I • III • VII | for clarinet choir

ISMN# 979-0-3071-0097-8

ASCAP WORK ID# 940660015

Bring the symphonic depth of Mozart’s ultimate wind masterpiece to your ensemble with this definitive new advanced-intermediate arrangement of the Gran Partita Suite: I • III • VII--instantly downloadable for your next performance.

Crafted specifically for advanced collegiate and professional clarinet choirs, this three-movement suite captures the full emotional and dynamic spectrum of Serenade No. 10, KV 361. By pairing the stately grandeur of the opening Largo-Allegro molto (Mov. I) with the thrilling, breakneck energy of the Rondo (Mov. VII), this suite provides a brilliant bookend to the undeniable crown jewel of the work: the sublime, breathtaking Adagio (Mov. III).

Unlike generic, watered-down medleys, this arrangement honors the exact architecture of Mozart’s original 13-wind scoring. By employing two independent basset horn parts alongside two distinct bass clarinet parts, this edition faithfully preserves the rich, complex inner-voice counterpoint and dark woodwind colors that Mozart intended. Every voice is given a vital, sophisticated role, masterfully rebalancing the original oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon lines into a seamless, powerhouse clarinet tapestry.

To maximize performance flexibility without compromising the sonic weight of the ensemble, this publication includes alternate E♭ alto clarinet parts for the basset horns, all supported by massive, resonant foundation textures for contra-alto and contrabass clarinets. The result is a monumental chamber-symphonic work that will challenge your players' phrasing, blend, and technical agility while absolutely mesmerizing your audience.

 Instrumentation

• E♭ Clarinet (Solo—with optional B♭ Clarinet alt. part for flexibility)

• B♭ Clarinets (divided into 1 solo and 3 divisi parts)

• Basset Horns‍ (Solo and section—with optional E♭ Alto Clarinet alt. part for flexibility)

• B♭ Bass Clarinets I & II

• E♭ Contra-Alto Clarinet and/or B♭ Contrabass Clarinet

Updated 3 Nov 2026