Clarinet trio

A clarinet trio is a chamber ensemble that consists of a clarinet, a bowed string instrument and a piano, or a musical work for such an ensemble. The string instrument can be a cello, a viola, or a violin. Therefore, a clarinet trio can be referred to below:

• Clarinet-cello-piano trio
• Clarinet-viola-piano trio
• Clarinet-violin-piano trio

Notable works for clarinet trio

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Clarinet Trio in E-flat major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt-Trio"

Ludwig van Beethoven

• Clarinet Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer-Trio"
• Clarinet Trio in E-flat major, Op. 38 (an arrangement of his Septet)

The clarinet part of both works by Beethoven can be and is often substituted with a violin.

Johannes Brahms

• Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114