Three Studies for solo clarinet by Karel Husa. Baerenreiter Praha (H 7992), 2008, SS, 7 pages. Karel Husa (1921-2016) was born in Prague where he began his studies in composition and conducting, continuing them in Paris in 1946. He taught in the United States from 1954 until his retirement. He has received many awards including the Pulitzer Prize. Three Studies was composed for the 60th Prague Spring International Music Competition and dedicated to Professor Jiří Hlaváč for this 60th birthday. The three contrasting and virtuoso parts - Mountain Bird, Poignant Song and Relentless Machine - progressively represent three different characteristics of playing: espressivo, legato, and staccato. (C1246)