This publication provides a formal arrangement of Béla Bartók’s Sonatina for clarinet and piano, intended for performance and pedagogical study. György Balassa, a noted clarinet pedagogue, adapted this work to expand the repertoire available for woodwind players. The text serves as a technical bridge, allowing clarinetists to engage with Bartók’s distinct harmonic language and rhythmic structures through a standard chamber music format.

Musicians and educators frequently utilize this edition as a standard resource for intermediate to advanced clarinet repertoire. Experts note that the transcription maintains the integrity of the original piano composition while effectively utilizing the clarinet's tonal range.