The Clarinet in Spain

This book is the first monography about clarinet and wind music in Spain, studying the professionalisation of the Spanish clarinettists from the early 19th century. The social, academic and professional environment of wind musicians are addressed here through the case study of clarinettist, teacher, composer and deputy bandmaster in the Municipal Wind Band of Madrid, Miguel Yuste Moreno (1870-1947). An analysis and study of the national and international influences in the Spanish clarinet repertoire is offered here, especially, the premiere of Brahms's chamber music for clarinet.