Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73 / J. 114

Written in 1811 for Heinrich Baermann, the virtuoso clarinettist whose playing moved Weber to tears. The concerto bridges the Classical and Romantic eras with its dramatic first movement, deeply expressive Adagio, and spirited Rondo finale. Weber's idiomatic writing exploits the clarinet's agility and dynamic range to thrilling effect.