SKU: MN.50-8090A
Instrumental Parts include: Violins I and II Viola Cello.
SKU: HL.49043955
ISBN 9790220134555. 9.25x12.0x0.339 inches. English.
The title Deadly Pleasures was suggested by the content of DM Thomas's dramatic poem on an imagined episode in the life of Cleopatra. Cleopatra offers any three men from her royal court a night of unbridled passion, in return for which they must forfeit their lives the next morning. Three men step forward, the last of which is the son she had by her brother Ptolemy, whom she gave away at birth. Unaware that Cleopatra is his mother, he gives her wine laced with mandragora and makes his escape before daybreak. The grisly tale provided the composer many opportunities for dramatic characterisation. The use of a narrator necessitated an episodic structure in which the music captures the atmosphere suggested by the text, and mirrors the different moods as the journey unfolds and the three characters live out their different fates.
SKU: HL.14021104
UPC: 884088433321. 9.75x13.75 inches.
The composer writes: Pilgrim was inspired, it will be no surprise to learn, by reading Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress - Vaughan Williams's great opera on the subject had fascinated me from its first performance, yet it was a long time before I caught up with this essential item in any well-stocked library of English classics. It made a great impression, not least because of its theme of a journey of self-discovery, and a rediscovery or renewal of faith. These are ideas which have a strong interest for me, not in religious terms but in their application to every aspect of human life (including great journeys), and this piece reflects my response in musical terms to this concern. The tempo of the whole piece, which lasts about 18 minutes, is basically slow. There are two quick episodes, but these act somewhat like the trio sections of a classical scherzo, save that the tempo relationships are inverted (the classical trios would have been slower, not quicker) and the canvas is much larger, being that of a single, substantial, slow movement. The form of the whole is perhaps fantasia-like rather than having any relationship to classical forms such as sonata or rondo - some motifs and themes are varied as the work develops, and the opening chords are of primary importance throughout the work. There has been no attempt to convey any pictorial elements deriving from Bunyan's great book. There is, however, one feature which, upon completion of the score, struck me with some force, which is that almost all the thematic material is essentially striving upwards - there is a constant upward movement (sometimes over a lengthy period) throughout the work. Pilgrim was commissioned by the Luton Music Club for the Raphael Ensemble with funds provided by the Eastern Arts Board and Bedfordshire County Council, and is dedicated to the Luton Music Club. The first performance was given in Luton on February 10th 1997 and followed, as part of a joint scheme, by performances in the same week at the Music Clubs of Bedford and Leighton Buzzard.
SKU: BR.EB-9387
ISBN 9790004188576. 0 x 0 inches.
Commissioned by the Kolner Philharmonie (KolnMusik) for the non bthvn projekt 2020 and the Cite de la musique / Philharmonie de Paris Dedicated to Arditti Quartet Each movement of this quartet explores a single state, its lights and its shadows. Each movement, you could say, is a moment . And these moments could last for more or less time without compromising their essential nature. The processes could be extended or compressed, repeated or reversed, but the core ideas - if they are ideas, but maybe they are simply experiences? - are what they are. Despite this, the precise sequence of movements matters a great deal. Heard together they do articulate some kind of linear narrative, maybe even a metaphorical journey (albeit a circular one where the arrival might, who knows, prove to be a new departure). One situation gives way to another and instrumental relationships within the quartet vary, but ultimately the imaginative impulse behind the piece preferences states of unity. Whether or not this unity is expressed texturally - sometimes literal unisons pervade, but not always - there is generally a sense that even seemingly diverse aspects relate to a fundamental condition of concord: a conscious limitation in the pitch structure to spectral emanations of the root notes E-flat and C. At the opening this is unambiguously audible in the perpetual alternation of these two notes in the low cello register. Later the two spectra are woven into a micro-tonal 'double-spectral-mode' (derived from the first 24 partials of the C and E-flat fundamentals), which defines the subtle melodic inflection of the second movement, and the never-quite-chromatic ascending scales of the third. For now this feels like a rich source of melodic possibility, so far only just glimpsed... And why the insistence on E-flat? Probably by way of historical anecdote. Apparently Karl Holz (a member of the Schuppanzigh Quartet) said to Beethoven: We performed your Quartet in E-flat Op. 127 in his [Weber's] honour; he found the Adagio too long; but I told him: Beethoven also has a longer feeling and a longer imagination than anyone standing or not standing today. - Since then, even Linke (another member of the quartet) can no longer stand him: we cannot forgive him for this. Listening again to Op. 127, in light of these comments, I was struck by the opening moment: the unfolding of an E-flat 7th chord over the course of a few bars. Every time I hear it I find myself wishing that Beethoven would have lingered longer there, without resolution or progression, just enjoying that sonority. And maybe - why not? - tune the 7th naturally. And what would it be to stretch that moment into an entire piece? What would Weber think of that?! In the end I was not so extreme in my self-limitation, and other concerns took over, but it was from these thoughts that the composition process began... Lastly, about the title: it comes from a book called 'The Clock of the Long Now' by Stewart Brand, published at the turn of the millennium. It's about the creation of a thousand-year clock to embody the aspiration to thinking in terms of longer time-spans than are presently habitual. If the music of Beethoven embodied a 'longer' feeling and imagination than some of his contemporaries were able to appreciate, what is our relation to time now? Longer or shorter? Maybe it depends who you ask... It's probably more extreme in both directions: attention spans might be diminishing in the digital world, but conversely there is an awareness of distant pasts and potential futures which would have been inconceivable at the time of Beethoven. In any case, the interesting thing is to ponder how societal conditions, assumptions and expectations might - whether consciously or unconsciously - influence the time of art, for listeners and creators alike. And what if time is running out? (Christian Mason)World premiere: Paris, Cite de la musique, January 14, 2020.
SKU: BT.DHP-1084471-070
ISBN 9789043128773. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
This great work for young, inexperienced string orchestras can be performed in various ways. The associated story even makes a staged performance possible. A wonderful journey through time enables the ensemble members to practice the notes of the G scale in an enjoyable way. All parts are for first position only and require first and second finger patterns. A third violin part can replace the violas if necessary, and a piano accompaniment is included for harmonic and rhythmic support. A fun way to learn! This set contains two first violin parts, two second violin parts, one viola part, one third violin part (viola), one cello part (double bass) and one score (piano accompaniment).Dit fraaie werk voor jonge, beginnende strijkersorkesten kan op verschillende manieren worden uitgevoerd. Het bijbehorende verhaal maakt zelfs een geënsceneerde toneelvoorstelling mogelijk. Een fantastische reis door de tijd geeftde leden van het ensemble of orkest de mogelijkheid om de noten van de toonladder van G (sol) op een prettige manier te oefenen. Voor alle partijen is alleen de eerste positie nodig, verder zijn de eerste en tweede vingerstand vereist.Een derdevioolpartij is bijgevoegd - voor het geval er geen altviolisten in het ensemble zitten. Ook is er een pianobegeleiding meegeleverd, die harmonische en ritmische ondersteuning biedt. Een leuke manier om te leren!Dieses großartige Werk für junge, noch unerfahrene Streichensembles kann auf verschiedene Weisen gespielt werden. Die damit verbundene Erzählung ergänzt den theoretischen Unterricht und erlaubt sogar eine Bühnenaufführung. Auf einer wunderbaren Zeitreise können die Ensemblemitglieder die Töne der G-Dur-Tonleiter auf heitere Weise üben. Alle Stimmen bewegen sich nur innerhalb der ersten Lage und erfordern die erste und zweite Griffart. Die zusätzliche Klavierbegleitung sorgt für die harmonische und rhythmische Stütze. So macht Lernen Spaß! Das Set umfasst zwei erste und zwei zweite Stimmen für Violine, eine Violastimme, eine dritte Violine (alt. Viola), eine Cello- oderKontrabassstimme und eine Partitur (Klavierbegleitung). Cette charmante composition en plusieurs tableaux s’adresse aux jeunes Ensembles Cordes inexpérimentés. La narration qui accompagne la pièce permet d’en faire une véritable œuvre scénique. Un délicieux voyage dans le temps permet aux jeunes instrumentistes de travailler les notes de la gamme de Sol, tout en se divertissant. Toutes les voix sont écrites en première position et ne nécessitent que l’utilisation des premier et deuxième schémas de doigts. La partie optionnelle pour violon 3 permet de remplacer la voix d’alto, si nécessaire. L’accompagnement de piano inclus offre un soutien harmonique et rythmique. Un moyen plaisant pour progresser dans l’apprentissage!Instrumentation : 2 Violons 1 & 2, 1 Alto (ou Violon 3), 1 Violoncelle (ou Contrebasse), 1 partie de Piano. Questa piacevole composizione si rivolge a tutti gli ensemble d'archi senza esperienza. La narrazione che accompagna il brano permette di farne una vera opera scenica. Un delizioso viaggio nel tempo che consente ai giovani strumentisti di lavorare le note della scala di Sol divertendosi. Tutte le voci sono scritte in prima posizione e non necessitano l'utilizzo del primo e del secondo schema della dita. La parte opzionale del violino 3 permette di sostituire la parte della viola. L'accompagnamento del piano incluso offre un sostegno armonico e ritmico. Strumentazione: 2 violini 1 & 2, 1 viola (o violino 3), 1 violoncello (o contrabbasso), 1 parte del piano.
SKU: SU.96020130
Japan Songs was originally conceived as a song cycle. In 2019, Kyo-Shin-An Arts asked six beloved composers to each write one song. All six said yes, the premiere was scheduled, and the journey began. When the first rehearsal at long last arrived, in November 2020, we realized we had not commissioned a song cycle but rather a collection of independent gems. Each song captures the personality and style of its creator as well as the deep emotional impact of the pandemic during which it was written. Soprano, Shakuhachi, Violin, Violoncello & Piano Duration: 4’45 Composed: 2022 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: CF.CAS80
ISBN 9780825894817. UPC: 798408094812. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.
Composer Deborah Baker Monday provides us with an exciting new composition that contains all of the grandeur of the American West. With wide open spaces, reminiscent of pieces from the Americana composers of the last century, this will be a perfect choice to highlight your group at contest and festival performances.Canyonland Skies is a programmatic work which was composed for the 2013 Utah/American String Teachers Association (ASTA) composition competition. The required element for the contest was that the entry should have a theme based on something native to the state of Utah.This original work attempts to represent the brilliance of the Utah sky; the clearest blue by day, with its blinding bright sun and the deepest dark blue of night, with a palette of stars which are breathtaking. The sunrise and sunset scenarios are uniquely remarkable from wherever one may be observing. At any one moment or another, these magnificent visions of color are always fresh and different.Canyonland Skies uses the bright key of D major to maximize the sonority of the string instruments. Excellent opportunities for drone-like intonation practices abound. Scalewise passages build and build for the strong harmonic changes which drive the piece to a contrasting section.G major dominates the jaunty middle section, which suggests a smooth ride on an open road. Melodic opportunities abound while the piece soars to a satisfying reflection of the opening material.Canyonland Skies is the winning Composition of the 2013 Composition Contest sponsored by the Utah Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.Sit back and begin a road trip with your students. With your navigation they will create a soundtrack for this beautiful journey.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: SU.96020120
Japan Songs was originally conceived as a song cycle. In 2019, Kyo-Shin-An Arts asked six beloved composers to each write one song. All six said yes, the premiere was scheduled, and the journey began. When the first rehearsal at long last arrived, in November 2020, we realized we had not commissioned a song cycle but rather a collection of independent gems. Each song captures the personality and style of its creator as well as the deep emotional impact of the pandemic during which it was written. Soprano, Shakuhachi, Violin, Violoncello & Piano Duration: 4’ Composed: 2022 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: SU.96020150
Japan Songs was originally conceived as a song cycle. In 2019, Kyo-Shin-An Arts asked six beloved composers to each write one song. All six said yes, the premiere was scheduled, and the journey began. When the first rehearsal at long last arrived, in November 2020, we realized we had not commissioned a song cycle but rather a collection of independent gems. Each song captures the personality and style of its creator as well as the deep emotional impact of the pandemic during which it was written. Soprano, Shakuhachi, Violin, Violoncello & Piano Duration: 6’ Composed: 2022 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: SU.96020110
Japan Songs was originally conceived as a song cycle. In 2019, Kyo-Shin-An Arts asked six beloved composers to each write one song. All six said yes, the premiere was scheduled, and the journey began. When the first rehearsal at long last arrived, in November 2020, we realized we had not commissioned a song cycle but rather a collection of independent gems. Each song captures the personality and style of its creator as well as the deep emotional impact of the pandemic during which it was written. Soprano, Shakuhachi, Violin, Violoncello & Piano Duration: 4’30 Composed: 2022 Published by: Subito Music Publishing.
SKU: SU.96020160
SKU: SU.96020140
