The master's thesis focuses on exploring the textures and stylistic use of the clarinet in chamber works by Ludwig van Beethoven, who was one of the leading composers of the classical period. Beethoven's opus is rich and encompasses numerous chamber pieces, in which the clarinet played a significant role. The thesis aims to understand the composer's relationship with this instrument, especially in the context of his symphonies, and to examine his attitude towards chamber music with wind instruments in general. The thesis explores what type of clarinet Beethoven wrote his works for and how specific characteristics of the instrument influenced the musical expression in his chamber works and symphonies. It also investigates how Beethoven himself influenced on the development of the clarinet and what technological changes occurred during this period.
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