Concerto in B-flat major for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante edited by Guy Dangain with piano reduction by Janine Rueff. Billaudot, 1984, SS, 26 + 8 pages. Mercadante (1795-1870) was an Italian composer especially known for operas and church music although he wrote instrumental music as well. Has an opening movement followed by theme and variations: Allegro maestoso and Andante con variazioni with five variations. The clarinet part goes no higher than altissimo D. Early college level with a duration of 15 minutes. Here is a performance (with somewhat substandard sound). (C0867)