SKU: BR.DV-8366
ISBN 9790200482645. 9 x 12 inches.
World premiere Paris, May 18, 1990.
SKU: HL.14022263
8.25x11.75x0.131 inches.
Chamber Concerto No 1 was written in the winter of 1961-62. It is scored for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola and cello. It is dedicated to Robin and Margaret Orr and was commissioned by the University of Glasgow.
SKU: SU.80602820
Parts on rental from Theodore PresserChamber Orchestra [1111 1110 Perc Pno Str] Composed: 1994 Published by: Evan Hause.
SKU: PR.144404380
UPC: 680160030644.
In the mid-1990s in Memphis, Tennessee, the Alabama cellist Craig Hultgren performed my trio Two Poems (1989) with such dedication, brilliance, and comprehension that I vowed to write him a solo work in gratitude for his labors. Chambers of the Twilight is the result. The single-movement essay is through-composed -- it was written in one long day -- and entirely constructed from the juxtapositions, repetitions, and variations of three brief gestures announced by the soloist in the opening measures. The separation and congealing of these three musical events -- alternatively dramatic, melodic/misterioso, and violent -- provide the genesis for all of the ensuing sonic material. An extended coda -- marked delicato e lontano in the score -- gives way to large pizzicato chords which bring the piece to a close. The work exploits fully the dynamic range and registral capabilities of the cello, placing considerable demands on the dexterity and stamina of the soloist. Chambers of the Twilight is approximately fifteen minutes in duration. The score was composed on April 2, 2001, in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida, and was written for the 2001 Hultgren Solo Cello Works Biennial. It is composed in loving memory of my maternal grandfather Ernest A. Pilgrim, a fine sculptor and bridge-builder, and is dedicated, with thanks, to Mr. Hultgren.
SKU: HL.49009336
ISBN 9783795762704. UPC: 884088015947. 5.25x7.5x0.251 inches.
For 2 solo voices, chorus and chamber orchestra.
SKU: HL.14005735
SKU: HL.49012378
ISBN 9790001128056.
The Violin Concerto, written in 1928, is one of Egk's most significant instrumental works. It is indicative of the contemporary climate of innovation as reflected in the development of new genres for chamber orchestra, ensembles and soloists, as for example in Hindemith's chamber music pieces, Weill's Concerto for Violin and Woodwind, Berg's Chamber Concerto, and the Concerto and Capriccio by Stravinsky. The chamber orchestra with 16 players was considered a type of instrumentation appropriately contemporary for variety of uses and was frequently referred to in contemporary literature and discussions on Neo-classicism, Neue Sachlichkeit, functional music, music for radio, etc.
SKU: PR.416413710
ISBN 9781598068214. UPC: 680160587162. 9x12 inches.
Needham's original intent with Chamber Symphony was to encapsulate the 2008 presidential election, from the Democratic primaries to the historic general election campaign and win of Barack Obama. But, says Needham, In the midst of the general election circus, I decided to broaden my inspiration and have the work's overall goal focus on the larger ideas of hope and transformation. Chamber Symphony was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra with generous support of Paul Underwood. Additional support was from the National Endowment for the Arts.I originally envisioned a work inspired by the political landscape of the 2008 presidential election, focusing primarily on the hard-fought Democratic Primary race. I was fascinated by the historic and hopeful spirit that both the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns embodied. Sometime later, in the midst of the general election circus, I decided to broaden my inspiration and have the work’s overall goal focus on the larger ideas of hope and transformation. Chamber Symphony is constructed in three movements (played without pause): I. Hammering Out, II. Open-ended Echoes, and III. Radiant Nation. The titles suggest a general atmosphere that each movement attempts to express. The outer movements, both quick in tempo, act as the antithesis of each other in terms of mood. “Hammering Out” employs an aggressive, relentless, pounding beat that frequently shifts, often emphasized with metallic sounds. “Radiant Nation” is much lighter and more optimistic in tone, and uses an up-beat groove throughout the movement. The middle movement, “Open-ended Echoes,” is the proverbial calm after the storm. Unlike the outer movements, “Open-ended Echoes” is almost void of any strong sense of pulse. The movement attempts to create a peaceful, contemplative mood that transforms the volatile nature of the first movement tothe radiant spirit of the last. Chamber Symphony was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra for its Orchestra Underground Series with the generous support of Paul Underwood. Additional support for the ACO’s Emerging Composers Program comes from the National Endowment for the Arts.— November 5, 2008.
