Burslem (for Clarinet Quartet)
 

Burslem is a piece for clarinet quartet from the Six Towns Suite. It is scored for Sopranino Clarinet in Eb, two Clarinets in Bb and Bass Clarinet in Bb. The score is in German notation and the music represents the calming spin of the potter's wheel.  Burslem is one of the original six pottery-making towns making up the conurbation of Stoke-on-Trent. The score is marked Andantino and is approx. 2 minutes 30 in duration.