Mozart: Piano Sonata No.11 in A K331 Mvt. III. Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March) - clarinet trio

One of Mozart's best-known pieces: The last movement of Piano Sonata No.11 in A, K331, "Rondo Alla Turca", popularly known as the "Turkish March."

Arranged clarinet trio

It is often performed on its own; it was Mozart himself who titled the rondo "Alla Turca". It imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at that time.

Various other works of the time imitate this Turkish style, including Mozart's own opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail. In Mozart's time, the last movement was sometimes performed on pianos built with a "Turkish stop", allowing it to be embellished with extra percussion effects.

I have have added additional voicings throughout.

The end section has an optional 8va for the 1st player...this will give the authentic Turkish feel, if you're brave enough to do it....LOUD!!

Plenty of scales for 1st and 2nd in the middle section, but plenty of fun for all the players!!