Did you know that when the first clarinet was first invented in Germany in the early 1700's, composers travelled great distances across Europe to hear this new instrument. Here is a short example of its migration to various European cities:
- in 1730 the Italian composer, Vivaldi wrote music for the Clarinet
- 1751 German composer, J. C. Bach introduced the clarinet to London.
- 1751 Haydn uses the clarinet for the first time in his "First Mass."
- By 1759 The clarinet was heard in St. Petersburg.
- 1764 Mozart hears the clarinet in London.
- By 1780 most orchestras included a pair of clarinetists in their membership.
- 1780 In England the clarinet was used in church bands.
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