Romance for Clarinet and Piano by Edward German edited by Colin Bradbury. Lazarus Edition, 1998, SS, 11 + 2 pages. Edward German (1862-1936) studied at the Royal Academy of Music, studying harmony and counterpoint with Prout and winning organ and violin as well as composition prizes. Although eventually overshadowed by that of his friend Elgar, German's music enjoyed great success in the later Victorian and Edwardian periods, ranging from symphonies, suites and concert overtures to ballads and salon pieces. The Romance dates from German's early years as a professional composer, and was originally one of a pair (of which the other is now lost). The first known performance was by Oscar Street (1869-1923), a pupil of George Clinton, at the Oxford University Musical Union on January 29, 1890. This piece is not difficult and is suitable for intermediate level clarinetists. (C1126)