Cornerstone Sonata for Clarinet (A or Bb)

Upon hearing Markovich’s captivating, programmatic Cornerstone Sonata for Viola/Piano, renowned clarinetist Franklin Cohen requested a clarinet version. Here the a programmatic piece based on a poem called “The Bully and The Cornerstone.”

This sonata is a transcription from the original viola sonata with changes more suitable for clarinet. Inspired by the poem “The Bully and The Cornerstone,” the music vividly portrays the struggle and transformation of the central character—the cornerstone.

Markovich’s Cornerstone Sonata invites us to reflect on our own journeys, celebrating the transformative power of choice and redemption.

For advanced clarinet c.20′