Joseph Horovitz (1926–2022) was a 20th-century British neo-classical composer and conductor who taught at the Royal College of Music. He composed sixteen ballets, nine concertos, and many orchestral and chamber works, including four clarinet pieces. Additionally, he also made substantial contributions to theater, radio, and television soundtracks.

Horovitz’s Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, a piece composed in 1981 and recognized as his most famous clarinet work, blended classical music forms with modern jazz styles.

This study consists mainly of four sections. The first section outlines the Sonatina, Horovitz’s life and compositional style, and the background against which this work was created. The second section analyzes the musical structure of this piece. The third section describes the musical interpretation, discussing the performance of this piece from the perspective of the performer. The fourth section presents the conclusion of this study by summarizing the foregoing analysis and results. Through the discussion, this study facilitates a deeper understanding of this piece.

Recital Programs：

W. A. Mozart(1756-1791): Quintet for Clarinet, two Violins, Viola and Violoncello in A major K. 581

D. Cimarosa(1749-1801): Concerto for Clarinet and Strings(arr. A. Benjamin)

Johannes Brahms(1833-1897): Four Selected Songs, arranged for Clarinet and Piano

Artie Shaw(1910-2004): Concerto for Clarinet