This piece is a paraphrase of a song that Wood wrote between 30 January and 1 February 1983 to a poem by Robert Graves called ‘Bird of Paradise’.The music is continuous but falls into five sections of which the first threeare variations on the emerging material of the song. In the fourth (which is the loudest) the original vocal line may most clearly be heard: it has been somewhat extended both in length and in register. In the fifth and finalsection the pianoforte plays the song line in the manner of a chorale; and later the clarinet recapitulates the closing phrase of the song quite fairly exactly. The opening of the song is heard on the highest register of theclarinet before the close.'Paraphrase' was written for Nicholas Cox and was first performed with Vanessa Latarche at the Wigmore Hall on 4 March 1985. It was composed during 1984/85.

M-708015-11-6-Settings of six of Edmund Clerihew's witty poems. Very popular with audiences. Duration: 8 mins.Grade: 6 - 8

Andante and Tarantella was composed by Sir Edward German in 1892. This melodious piece is written in the most suitable position for clarinet and is aimed at moderately advanced players. The quiet andante section is followed by a little cadenza which opens the piece towards the tarantella. The piece is perfect for competitions or concerts ? and also as an original encore.

Contents: At the Hearth £ Evening Waltz £ Fanfare of Poppies £ Hallucination £ Homeward £ Humoresque £ Remembrance of Distant Friend £ Rustic Ball £ Song of the Dawn £ Song of Worker.

Schubert for clarinet Together with Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert is considered to be the founder of romantic music in German-speaking countries. He mainly owes this reputation to the composition of more than 600 songs, many of which, even today, are an integral part of every singers repertoire. For this album James Rae has selected some of Schuberts most beautiful melodies from both his vocal and instrumental works and arranged them for clarinet. Its expressive sound, coupled with Schuberts unique melodies, is a homage to the great composer and should enrich every clarinet players repertoire. Heidenröslein An die Nachtigall An die Musik Das Wandern Ständchen Du bist die Ruh Entre-Acte aus Rosamunde Ballett aus Rosamunde Menuetto und Trio aus Symphonie Nr. 5 Marche Militaire Schubertiade (Coverfoto von Schmid)