Gołąbek, Jakub (1739-1789)
Partita (5:50) Publisher: PWM (c1961)
Adagio-Allegro
Andante moderato
Allegro molto
Instrumentation: 2 clarinets, 2 horns, bassoon
This is a very pleasant classical-style composition. The Partita seems to be more of a solo piece for the first clarinet (partly doubled by the second clarinet) with an accompaniment from the horns and the bassoon. This treatment of the instrumentation is true throughout all the movements of the composition. In the 2nd movement the bassoon has more of a basso continuo part, while the horns play mostly quarter notes that help to build the harmonic texture.
The manuscript of this “Partita” can be found in the Library of the Theological Seminary at Sandomierz. The Partita is titled “Partita in C” and the manuscript is written for 2 clarinets, 2 horns, and bassoon. The second clarinet part is missing, and has been re-composed by Karol Mrowiec. The parts, in the modern publication, have been edited for the contemporary performer by Tadeusz Ochlewski.
Grade: III
Recordings: none
Sheet music source: pwm.com.pl
Jakub Gołąbek
Born in Silesia in 1739 and died in Kraków on March 30, 1789.
He was a Polish composer and singer. There is not much information available about his life and work. It is recorded that as a musician he was first active at St. Mary’s Church ensemble. From 1774 until his death he was a member of the Wawel ensemble in Kraków. He composed music for that ensemble and also sung. Between 1781-1787 he was a professor at the W. Sierakowski Music School. The manuscript of his “Partita for Brass Ensemble showcased in this guide can be found in the Library of the Theological Seminary at Sandomierz. The Partita is titled “Partita in C” and the manuscript is written for 2 clarinet, 2 horns, and bassoon. The second clarinet part is missing and has been recomposed by Karol Mrowiec. The parts, in the modern publication, have been edited for the contemporary performer by Tadeusz Ochlewski.