Early Character Pieces (Frühe Charackterstüke) for Clarinet and Piano by Ferruccio Busoni edited by Georg Meerwein. Henle, 1991, PB, 51 + 18 pages. These are some of Busoni's earliest surviving works (from around 1879 when was about 13 years of age), published for the first time. Despite the composer's youth these pieces will take some skill to perform (Busoni father was the clarinetist Ferdinando Busoni). Includes a preface and editors notes in German, English, and French. The pieces are Andante Con Moto (both B-flat clarinet and original C clarinet versions are included); Suite: Improvvisata (Impromptu), Barcarola, Elegia, Danza Campestre, Tema variato, and Serenata; Solo Dramatique; Andantino; Serenade; and Novellette. (C0333)