SKU: BR.EB-8899
ISBN 9790004185261. 9 x 12 inches.
Brahms, Reger and the consequences Adolph Busch had already emigrated to the United States when he wrote the A-Major Clarinet Sonata . Shortly thereafter he revised the work once again until it was completed in its final form in spring 1941. Busch, a brilliant and sought-after solo violinist of the 1920s and 30s, concertized regularly in England and had become friends there with the clarinetist Reginald Kells, to whom he also dedicated the piece in three movements. Demanding in its musical idiom and no doubt inspired by the expressive playing of his friend, the sonata evidences a strong proximity to the works of Brahms and Reger. A long and demanding piece, edited with great care - a valuable addition to the repertoire for A clarinet. (Luigi Magistrelli, The Clarinet).
SKU: FH.WC6
ISBN 978-1-55440-582-4.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:A Canticle for Ryan, op. 127 - Michael Conway BakerCanzonetta in E flat Major, op. 19 - Gabriel PierneClarinet Concerto in B flat Major: First Movement - Franz Anton Hoffmeister, arr. Mihaly HajduGrande Sonate for Clarinet and Piano: Fourth Movement - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Franz Xavier GleichaufConcertino in E flat Major, op. 26, J 109 - Carl Maria von Weber, arr. Cyrille RoseLyrical Repertoire:Grand duo concertante, op. 48, J 204: Second Movement - Carl Maria von Weber, arr. Carl BaermannSonatina for Clarinet: Second Movement - Joseph HorovitzSonata in E flat Major for Clarinet and Piano, op. 167: First Movement - Camille Saint-SaensClair matin (Idylle pour clarinette et piano) - Paul JeanjeanConcertino in B flat Minor: First Movement - Gaetano Donizetti, arr. Raymond MeylanLied - Luciano BerioBee Navigation - Libby Larsen.
SKU: KN.11091
UPC: 822795110913.
The Rondo movement from Ludwig van Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata (No. 8, Op. 13) is one of the most beautiful and exciting pieces of all time. This grade 4+ edition, expertly arranged by Gregory Yasinitsky, is ideal for concert and solo festival performance. Duration 3:55.
SKU: HL.14010208
UPC: 884088810993. 8.25x11.75x0.131 inches.
Pythikos Nomos is scored for alto saxophone (or clarinet in A) and piano. It was at the request of John- Edward Kelly that Brian Elias first decide to write a work for saxophone and piano. 'Pythikos Nomos' (Pyhton's Law) is an ancient Greek musical form, invented by Sakadas in 586 BC for the Pythian games to describe the battle between Apollo and the monster on the slopes of Parnassus. It is reputedly the first known genre of programme music. Brian Elias decided that the characteristic sounds of the saxophone would be well suited to ancient Greek rhythms, and was interested in the implications of this form as an early sonata shape. According to legend, Apollo fought and defeated the monster on the site, which came to be called Delphi. He returned to Delphi in triumph after a period of purification escorted by priests singing hymns of praise. Several versions of the instrumental form exist following the general storyline. Brian chose to base his piece around six sections: (i) Peira (introduction), (ii) Kataleusmos (Apollo incites the monster to battle), (iii) Imabikon (the battle), (iv) Spondeion (hymn of victory), (v) Katachoreusis (victory dance) (vi) Syrinxes (the last breaths of the dying monster). The central hymn of victory incorporates a quote from the first Delphic Hym, a surviving fragment of ancient Greek music. This work was written for John-Edward Kelly and Bob J.W.Versteegh, who gave the first performance on 1st July 1988 at the Wigmore Hall, London. Duration c.10 minutes. The score is in C.
