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Ponchielli's music is admired for its expressive melodies, colorful orchestration, and dramatic vitality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIl Convegno\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a charming chamber work by Ponchielli that reflects his gift for lyrical melody and graceful musical conversation. Written originally for two clarinets and chamber orchestra, it is most frequently performed with a piano accompaniment. Here it has been arranged by Matt Johnston for accompaniment by a concert band, which received it's premiere on July 11, 2026 at the International Clarinet Association's ClarinetFest in Incheon, South Korea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSolo Clarinet 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSolo Clarinet 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eFlute 1, 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOboe 1, 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eBassoon 1, 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eClarinet 1, 2, 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eBass Clarinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eContrabass\/Contralto Clarinet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eAlto Saxophone 1, 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTenor Saxophone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eBaritone Saxophone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTrumpet 1, 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eHorn 1, 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTrombone 1, 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eEuphonium (BC and TC)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTuba \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTimpani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePercussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ALRY Publications","offers":[{"title":"Full Score and Parts","offer_id":43815961198710,"sku":"WE122","price":91.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Score ONLY","offer_id":43815961231478,"sku":"WE122S","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/9437\/files\/WE122.jpg?v=1783767210","url":"https:\/\/ummpstore.com\/en-gb\/products\/ponchielli-arr-johnston-il-convegno-op-76-two-clarinets-and-concert-band-we122","provider":"UMMP (ALRY Publications)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}