An Analysis Of The Artistic Characteristics And Playing Skills Of Paul Hendemit's "B Flat Major Clarinet Sonata"

Paul Hindemith was the central figure of modern German music in the 20 th century.He has the courage to innovate,break the old romantic habits,and try to compose for every instrument.Among them,Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in B flat major is one of Hindemith's most profound works on instrumental music,playing skills and exploring sonata style.In this paper,three aspects will be taken to analyze Hindemith's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in B flat major.The first Chapter gives brief overview of the life of the composer Paul Hindemith and the background and the style of Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in B flat major.The second chapter expounds the neoclassicism characteristics and the musical structure characteristics of Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in B flat major.The last Chapter analyzes performance skills of Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in B flat major in detail.