Homage to Krása, Smit and Winterberg : Clarinet music written during the Second World War

Abstract: The Master’s degree project named “Homage to Krása, Smit and Winterberg” is focusing on the music composed for clarinet in the era of the Second World War. The main aim of this project is to research three specific pieces: Three Songs by Hans Krása, Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano by Leo Smit and Suite for Clarinet and Piano by Hans Winterberg; and provide a recording of them. Besides that, it also provides historical background and theoretical information as well as an interpretative reflection.