Basset clarinet

The A-flat basset clarinet is inextricably linked with the name of Mozart. It was on this instrument that he composed some of his most accomplished works, foremost among them the Clarinet Concerto K. 622, whose famous final Rondo remains one of the most frequently performed pieces in the classical repertoire. A historical instrument par excellence, the A-flat basset clarinet extends the low register of the standard A-flat clarinet down to low C, allowing the original text of Mozart’s works to be performed in their entirety. This extended low register gives it a mellow tone and a unique sonic richness. Buffet Crampon offers a B-flat basset clarinet designed for soloists and ensembles committed to historical authenticity. Two centuries of instrument-making in the service of Mozart’s genius.