G.F.Handel's (1685-1759) Sonata In B Flat is well-known to the Oboe repertoire. Therefore, when French clarinetist, Emile Stievenard arranged the popular piece for the Clarinet, itwas very well-received.

The Sonata In B Flat is made up of four movements, Adagio, Allegro, Adagio and Allegro. Handel's Sonata In B Flat was firstpublished in 1707-10 for Oboe. Stievenard's editions ensure that the Clarinet part contains the articulation, performance directions, phrasing and breath marks necessary to the instrument. For all clarinetists,thisarrangement of the popular Sonata In B Flat is essential.