American Trio

Born in Lérida in 1867 Enrique Granados studied the piano and composition in Barcelona and then in Paris returning to Barcelona in 1889. He won distinction as a pianist and popularity in Spain with his contributions to the form of zarzuela. He was drowned in the English Channel when the boat on which he was returning home from an American tour by way of Liverpool was torpedoed.

Par NISHIMURA JUDY. A charming suite of four movements for three flutes inspired by popular dance steps by award-winning American composer, Judy Nishimura: Waltzing In, Humble Rumba, Minute Minuet, and Snappy Tap./ Répertoire / 3 Flûtes Traversières

Peter Dickinson's Celebration Trio (2009) for Clarinet Violin and Piano.The trio comprises of three pieces - Fugue Lullaby and Dance.'These three pieces derive froma story by the British poet John Heath-Stubbs (1918-2006) called The Unicorns. Two unicorns are discovered ina remote part of Africa. The two countries Eastland and Westland want to obtain specimens for research sothey send out competing expeditions. The Westland technique is to lure the unicorn with a young girl singing - the Lullaby. The Eastland team uses a dancer so that theunicorn impales itself on a tree the Dance. Both teams are successfulin capturing a unicorn but the mythical animals fall in love and escape happily together in the end.In the story the Fugue celebrates the eventual capture of the unicorns but it is placed first here as a celebration of the remarkable career of the Verdehr Trio. Since theybegan in 1972 they have commissioned over 230 works have performed all over the world and made recordings. Asa result they have virtually created the repertoire forthe medium of violin clarinet and piano. I much enjoyed writing my American Trio(Hymns Rags and Blues) for the Trio in 1985; they played it all over the world andhave recorded it; and this Celebration Triois a tribute to their musicianship andphenomenal enterprise' - Peter Dickinson.

Playable on any three instruments or any number of instruments in ensemble. Partitions pour trios. Jouable pour n'importe quel trio ou pour n'importe quel nombre d'instrument dans un ensemble. Arrangées par Michael Story. Niveau 1 à 4. / Niveau : 1-4 / Rép International / Recueil / Alto

David Knotts' Coyote Star Song for Piano Trio.American Indian myth tells the story of Coyote who makes a ladder stretching from earth to sky. Five wolves climb up to have a closer look at the two grizzly bears they can see from down below. Coyote warns them not to get too close but their curiosity gets the better of them. The wolves look at the bears: the bears look at the wolves. ‘that looks good’ thinks Coyote so he leaves them there. Coyote makes pictures of stars all over the sky. - David KnottsCommission made possible by Judy Blendis.