SKU: P2.10022
The third part of the Chthonic Flute Suite commissioned by Areon Flutes in 2012. This suite has two main inspirations: ideologically it draws guidance from the book The Dream and the Underworld (1979)by James Hillman (1926-2011) and musically it explores the textural possibilities of a flute ensemble within the context of the heavy chamber music style I have developed with Edmund Welles: the bass clarinet quartet since 1996. This style draws virtuosic precision from the classical realm; innovation and texture from jazz; and power, rhythm and overall perspective from rock and metal. The term chthonic [thon-ik] generally means underworld. However, Hillman thoroughly elaborates that its true meaning extends below the earth and beyond it into invisible, non-physical and far distant psychic realms: the deeper mysteries of the invisible. The trio is divided into three sections: The Way We Descend--Reflection of Narcissus--Below Nature. Taking a break from Greek myth-nerd terms, this movement introduces chthonic-flavored phrases that elaborate on our descent into the underworld, specifically through dreams. The realm of the underworld can be such a shock to our dayworld, limited, egoic consciousness that it can seem like a violation as Hillman points out, referencing the Greeks: This style of the underworld experience is overwhelming, it comes as violation, dragging one out of life and into the Kingdom that the Orphic Hymn to Pluto describes as 'void of day.' So it often says on Greek epitaphs that entering Hades is 'leaving the sweet sunlight.' (p.49) He elaborates on the differences between dayworld and underworld perspectives: The dream is not compensation but initiation. It does not complete ego-consciousness, but voids it. So it matters very much the way we descend. (p.112) He goes on to describe the various modes in which mythical figures have descended: Ulysses and Aenas to learn; Hercules to take and to test, for example. To act like Hercules, like the hero, in the underworld is to miss the point and cause more problems, the villain in the underworld is the heroic ego, not Hades. (p.113).
SKU: HL.49000337
ISBN 9790001003261. UPC: 073999290547. 9.0x12.0x0.099 inches.
Flute, violin or viola d'amore (also flutes, oboe, 2 flutes, 2 violins) and basso continuo.
SKU: FT.FM598
ISBN 9790570484973.
This trio, originally for two violins and viola, is cast in the standard four movement form. The first is busy and intricate, the second is the standard minuet and trio, the third is a lyrical slow movement, and the fourth is a lively finale. Taneyev's love of counterpoint is evident throughout the whole piece. The first flute part is complicated and needs nimble fingers, the lower parts are easier but still a challenge.
SKU: HL.49005623
ISBN 9790001060622.
SKU: CA.7003819
ISBN 9790007133726. Key: E minor. Language: German/French.
The history of the composition of the oratorio is odd: the kernel of this three-part work were the movements from the middle section, the Flight to Egypt, which Berlioz composed on a whim in 1850 and which he passed off as the work of a baroque composer whose existence he himself had invented. In 1854 the triptych, which was completed with the parts entitled The dream of Herodes and The arrival at Sais, had its celebrated first performance. Starting from the Gospel of St. Matthew, with the visit of the astrologer to Herodes and the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Berlioz chose to relate the story of the events of Christmas from another angle. This skillful dramatisation, with impressive instrumental sections, such as the independent trio for two flutes and harp as well as the effective choruses with local color, make this sacred trilogy a grateful enrichment of the repertoire for Christmas music. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.7003800.
SKU: CA.7003849
ISBN 9790007227531. Key: E minor. Language: German/French.
The history of the composition of the oratorio is odd: the kernel of this three-part work were the movements from the middle section, the Flight to Egypt, which Berlioz composed on a whim in 1850 and which he passed off as the work of a baroque composer whose existence he himself had invented. In 1854 the triptych, which was completed with the parts entitled The dream of Herodes and The arrival at Sais, had its celebrated first performance. Starting from the Gospel of St. Matthew, with the visit of the astrologer to Herodes and the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Berlioz chose to relate the story of the events of Christmas from another angle. This skillful dramatisation, with impressive instrumental sections, such as the independent trio for two flutes and harp as well as the effective choruses with local color, make this sacred trilogy a grateful enrichment of the repertoire for Christmas music. Score and part available separately - see item CA.7003800.
SKU: CA.3112209
ISBN 9790007207403. Language: German/English.
More than usual, in this chorale cantata the hymn is continuously present; it appears as the cantus firmus in four of the six movements and gives the work an overall unity. In addition to the opening chorus and in the closing chorale, it appears in a trio, a rare occurrence in Bach's vocal works, and even in a recitative. The latter is performed by recorders. The rich scoring for winds - besides the recorders it also includes three oboes - characterizes this cantata, which is performed after Christmas and whose text refers back to Christmas and also points to the new year. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3112200.
SKU: BT.MUSM570366637
English.
For two Alto Flutes, Bass Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello. Composed and published 2015. Walled Garden , for String and Flute trios, is a set of three pieces designed to be interleaved with Mala punica, a sequence of canons for eight-voiced vocal ensemble written in 2008-9. Commissioned by Spitalfields Music and first performed with Mala punica at Spitalfields Music Summer Festival on 3rd June 2015, by Daniel Pioro (Violin), Robert Ames (Viola), Oliver Coates (Cello), Jane Mitchell and Rebecca Larsen (Alto Flutes) and Helen Keen (Bass Flute). Duration: c. 24 minutes.
SKU: BT.MUSM570366644
SKU: CA.5022300
ISBN 9790007087401. Language: all languages.
Rheinberger's first Symphony was among the most successful and frequently performed new symphonies following its premiere in 1866. This symphonic tone painting in four movements (Prelude, Thekla, Wallenstein's Camp, Wallenstein's Death), which is based on Schiller's trilogy of dramas, was Rheinberger's only excursion into the realm of programme music. The influence of Beethoven is unmistakable, the lively 3rd movement (scherzo/trio) depicts with much humour the life of a soldier, and the sermon portrays of the zealous capuchin monk.
