20th Century Clarinet

Par MIER MARTHA. Jazz is an important and distinctive American contribution to 20th-century music. The Jazz, Rags and Blues series includes pieces that reflect the variety of styles that represent the Jazz idiom---from the lyrical, sophisticated sound of 'Clarinet Blues,' to the driving rhythms of 'A Neat Beat.'Jane Sebba's exciting new arrangements now make this hugely popular and successful series available for the clarinet and piano. The syncopated rhythms, colorful harmonies, and authenticity of the originals can be shared between friends, or played as a flute solo using the superb backing tracks from the accompanying CD!   / Instrumental Music, Scores / Recueil / Clarinette et Piano

Composed in 1940 Geoffrey Bush’s Rhapsody For Clarinet And Strings has been transcribed here for Clarinet and Piano and is a great addition to the repertoire of both clarinettists and pianists. While enhancing cooperative skills between musicians it also presents plenty of opportunities for the soloist to show off their talent. Duration ca. 9 minutes.Geoffrey Bush was a British composer organist and scholar of 20th-century English music. His compositions include 5 operas 2 symphonies choral pieces such as his Christmas Cantata and many songs generally in the liederstyle.

The second set of twenty four studies for the Clarinet by Alfred Uhl originally published in 1940 and devised to challenge clarinettists in the skills required to approach the vigours of 20th century performance.

80 Graded Studies for Clarinet brings together in two books a broad selection of 19th-century study repertory, with studies by Baermann, Berr, Demnitz, Klose, Lazarus, Lefevre, Muler, Rose, Stark, Vanderhagen, and Wiedemann - all virtuosi of their day. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. These introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, up to early intermediate level, according to carefully planned technical progression.

Barenreiter Urtext Edition of Brahms' Sonatas In F Minor And E-Flat Op.120 for Clarinet and Piano.Features:A pioneering Urtext edition with an extensive Performance Practice CommentaryFor further information on Romantic performance practice we recommend the text booklet: ?Performance Practices in Johannes Brahms? Chamber Music? BA 9600Brahms had already announced his 'retirement' from composition when in the spring of 1894 he played chamber music with the cellist Robert Hausmann and the clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld. This encounter renewed Brahms' enthusiasm for Mühlfeld?s muchadmired playing and inspired him to write two new Clarinet sonatas in the summer of the same year. Brahms and Mühlfeld premiered the works and played them in several performances until the Sonatas Op.120 were first published in June 1895. These two works remain pivotal in the Clarinet?s recital repertoire establishing the Clarinet sonata as a distinct and viable chamber music genre.This edition features an extensive preface that informs about the sonatas? origins their compositional process pre-publication performances and their publication history as well as their early reception. Another truly remarkable aspect of this publication is the unique Performance Practice Commentary. Here the editors start from the premise that only a few decades after Brahms' death a widening gulf was already developing between the composer's expectations and the performance practices of the early 20th century. On the basis of manifold sources which include memoirs by pupils and chamber music partners treatises and essays early instructive editions and historical recordings the editors deal with key issues in understanding Brahms' notation. The editors provide an indispensable assistance for a historically informed interpretation of the work through a section-by-section analysis of rhythm and timing dynamics and accentuation dots and strokes slurring and non legato Piano pedalling and overholding Piano arpeggiation and dislocation Clarinet vibrato and portamento. At the same time the edition offers an exciting and often surprising

Joseph Horovitz (b. 1926) is a British composer and conductor who is best known for his involvement the 1951 Festival of Britain and for works such as Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo. HisConcertante (1948) was his first published composition written while he was still studying under Gordon Jacob at the RCM. It was modelled on the Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet but is written in adecidedly 20th century idiom. Originally scored for Clarinet and String Quartet this version for Clarinet and Piano was transcribed by the composer.

Novelty of form selected modulations strange tone colours the use of completely unexpected rhythms' this is how Camille Saint-Saëns praised the debut work of a young colleague and continued: 'Above everything is a charm that surrounds the whole work and makes the mass of average listeners accept the most surprising audacities as something entirely natural.The First Violin Sonata by Gabriel Fauré (1845 1924) was indeed an extraordinary composition which at the same time opened the way for the oeuvre of one of the most important French composers in the late 19th century and early 20th century: It was particularly with songs and Pianomusic that he could win the heart of the audience. In the 1870s Fauré wrote three songs which were originally not meant to be a unity but were later assembled under Opus Number 7. The first song is 'Après un rêve' a romantic rapturous song which like a 'Song Without Words' by Mendelssohn is perfect for making music with an accompanied solo instrument.

Xavier Montsalvatge (1912-2002) was a consummate Spanish composer who explored many 20th century styles including Impressionism Serialism Modernism and Wagnerism while maintaining a distinctive Catalan character. He first came to prominence in 1940 after the Spanish Civil War and is seen to represent the ?lost generation? which was active in the second half of the 1900?s. He helped to advance Spanish music from the Nationalistic style that dominated before the war and began to introduce West Indian influences into European music.Self-Parafrasis for Clarinet and Piano was written around 1968 when Montsalvatge was just cominginto the height of his compositional prowess. It is presented here in a high-quality glossy cover and would make the perfect gift for any clarinettist.

With its simple memorable melody and folk-song style You Are My Sunshine is undoubtedly one of America???s most successful love songs of the 20th century. Its success in the 1940s massively boosted the popularity of the song???s original performers Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell so much so that it helped to springboard Davis??? political career culminating in his successful election as Governor of Louisiana in 1944. This arrangement for a quartet line-up is very playable and was arranged by Mike Sheppard. This piece effectively guarantees success at your next concert.

10 Jazz Standards - Authentic Jazz Playalong-Part of the new 'Authentic Jazz Playalong' series this volume brings together Gershwin Porter Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. 'I Got Rhythm' features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. Melody lyrics and chord symbols are provided offering opportunity for improvisation with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner. There is also a brief guide and biographical note for each song in the collection. In addition the playalong CD comprises a live trio of piano bass and drums for truly authentic performance.

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the beginning player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 16th to the 20th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Bach to Grieg and from Purcell to Satie.This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

This book presents an interpretation of Klezmer music as it was recorded in the U.S.A. in the early 20th century. The principal stylistic influences have been the 78rpm recordings of two great pioneer clarinetists: Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. The first volume contains 12 Klezmer pieces with chord symbols. / Clarinette

This suite for clarinet and string quartet contains creative arrangements and interpretations of jazz and 20th Century art music in a highly original contemporary classical idiom. It consists of four movements one for each season: Les feuiles mortes (Joseph Kosma) The Snow is Dancing (Debussy) It Might As Well Be Spring (Richard Rogers) Variations on Summertime (George Gershwin). The movements in this suite may be performed individually or in seasonal order beginning with any movement. Borrowed Times was written for and dedicated to clarinetist David Shifrin and Chamber Music Northwest.