This finely written sonata for bass clarinet by Marc Eychenne was inspired by masterpieces written for clarinet and piano by French composers, notably Chausson, Debussy and Poulenc.

This piece would be equally well-suited to a recital or audition program.

The sonata shifts moods from virtuosic to melancholy , lyrical to a "concertante" style.

The writing of Marc Eychenne is both classical and modern and utilizes the full range of expression of the bass clarinet, drawing out depths of musical emotion.