SKU: AP.1-ADV6101
UPC: 805095061017. English.
The Klezmer Repertoire, Vol. 1 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. Titles include: Koyln * Mazl Tov Shver un Shviger * Bessarabian Chusidl * Freylacher Bulgar * Sirba Popilar * Bay a Glezele Mashke * Rebn's Waltz * Palesteena * Yiddish Charleston * Sirba Slanic * Kolomeyka * Odessa Bulgar.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7051
UPC: 805095070514. English.
The Klezmer Repertoire, Vol. 2 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 second volume contains 12 Klezmer pieces with chord symbols. Titles: Lebedik un Freylach * Shatser Chusidl * Shver un Shviger Tanz * Escorting the In-Laws Home * Papirosn * Galician Sher * Yikhes * Freylachs fun der Khupe * Silver Wedding * Rebn's Tanz * Noch Havdole * Russian Sher.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7050
UPC: 805095070507. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV6102
UPC: 805095061024. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8101
UPC: 805095081015. English. Traditional.
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. Titles: Kolyn * Mazl Tov Shver un Shviger * Bessarabian Chusidl * Freylacher Bulgar * Sirba Popilar * Bay a Glezele Mashke * Rebn's Waltz * Palesteena * Yiddish Charleston * Sirba Slanic * Kolomeyka * Odessa Bulgar.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8102
UPC: 805095081022. English. Traditional.
This book presents an interpretation of Klezmer music as it was recorded in the U.S.A. in the early 20th century. Chord symbols included. Titles: Lebedik un Freylach * Shatser Chusidl * Shver un Shviger Tanz * Escorting the In-Laws Home * Papirosn * Galician Sher * Yikhes * Freylachs fun der Khupe * Silver Wedding * Rebn's Tanz * Noch Havdole * Russian Sher.
SKU: FH.WC2
ISBN 978-1-55440-578-7.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Minuet and Trio - Paul HarveyMoto perpetuo (Perpetual Motion) - Carl Bohm, arr. Merle J. IsaacThe Easy Winners - Scott Joplin, arr. Forrest KinneyRondo alla turca (Turkish Rondo) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Jason NobleDeux menuets - Jean-Philippe Rameau, arr. Jason NobleTea on the Lawn - Christopher GunningRondo - Xavier Lefevre, arr. David RowlandMoldavian Fantasy - Martin van de Ven, arr. Jason GrayChalumeau Blues - Martin van de VenNumber Crunching - Christopher Norton, arr. Harold BirstonLyrical Repertoire:Waltz, from The Sleeping Beauty - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, arr. Colin CowlesNimrod - Edward Elgar, arr. Harold BirstonThe Young Prince and the Young Princess, from Scheherazade - Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. Harold BirstonPie Jesu (Merciful Jesus), from Requiem - John RutterKatie - Jeffery WilsonLitany - Anthony GilbertClair de lune (Moonlight) - Claude Debussy, arr. Christine DonkinAndante pastorale - Giacomo Meyerbeer.
SKU: FH.WC1
ISBN 978-1-55440-577-0.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Branch Line - Colin CowlesSpace-age Sonatina - Paul HarrisSkip - Errollyn WallenPeacherine Rag - Scott Joplin, arr. Forrest KinneyHornpipe - Henry Purcell, arr. Christine DonkinGavotte, HWV 491 - George Frideric Handel, arr. Christine DonkinGhoulish - Paul HarrisMajor-General's Song - Arthur Sullivan, arr. Martin van de VenLyrical Repertoire:All the Pretty Little Horses - American lullaby, arr. Jason GraySwanee River - Stephen Foster, arr. Christopher NortonChe faro senza Euridice? (What Shall I Do Without Euridice?) from Orfeo ed Euridice - Christoph Willibald Gluck, arr. Jason NobleSentimental Serenade - Alan BullardEntr'acte, from Carmen - Georges Bizet, arr. Christine DonkinThe Wish - Mr. Tuke, arr. Paul HarrisLargo, from The Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Jason GrayHava Nagila - Israeli folk song, arr. Martin van de Ven and Forrest KinneyMinuet, BWV Anh. 132 - attr. Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Jason Gray.
SKU: FH.WC6
ISBN 978-1-55440-582-4.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:A Canticle for Ryan, op. 127 - Michael Conway BakerCanzonetta in E flat Major, op. 19 - Gabriel PierneClarinet Concerto in B flat Major: First Movement - Franz Anton Hoffmeister, arr. Mihaly HajduGrande Sonate for Clarinet and Piano: Fourth Movement - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Franz Xavier GleichaufConcertino in E flat Major, op. 26, J 109 - Carl Maria von Weber, arr. Cyrille RoseLyrical Repertoire:Grand duo concertante, op. 48, J 204: Second Movement - Carl Maria von Weber, arr. Carl BaermannSonatina for Clarinet: Second Movement - Joseph HorovitzSonata in E flat Major for Clarinet and Piano, op. 167: First Movement - Camille Saint-SaensClair matin (Idylle pour clarinette et piano) - Paul JeanjeanConcertino in B flat Minor: First Movement - Gaetano Donizetti, arr. Raymond MeylanLied - Luciano BerioBee Navigation - Libby Larsen.
SKU: FH.WC5
ISBN 978-1-55440-581-7.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Concerto in B flat Major: Third Movement - Johann Stamitz, arr. Helmut MayCantilene, op. 64 - Paul-Agricole GeninClarinet on the Town - Ralph HermannClarinet Concerto No. 3: First Movement - Johann Melchior Molter, arr. Pamela WestonSonate: Second Movement - Paul HindemithSummer Fancy - William O. SmithLyrical Repertoire:Sonata, op. 120, no. 1: Fourth Movement - Johannes BrahmsTableau, from Le Cid - Jules MassenetFantasy Pieces, op. 43: First Movement - Niels W. GadeFantasy Pieces, op. 43: Second Movement - Niels W. GadeFantasiestuecke, op. 73, no. 1 - Robert SchumannConcerto No. 2 in F Minor, op. 5: Second Movement - Bernhard Crusell, arr. Pamela WestonClarinet Quintet in E flat Major, op. 23: Second Movement - Heinrich Baermann, arr. Arthur H. ChristmannConcerto No. 1 in C Minor, op. 26: Second Movement - Louis Spohr, arr. Arthur H. Christmann.
SKU: FH.WC0
ISBN 978-1-55440-576-3.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Gigue - Georg Philipp Telemann, arr. Jason NobleBouree anglaise - George Frideric Handel, arr. Stephen ChatmanComputer Game - Paul HarrisWolsey's Wilde - William Byrd, arr. Jason NobleMairi's Wedding (Lewis Bridal Song) - Traditional Gaelic melody, arr. Christine DonkinPolka-dot Rag - Jazz standard, arr. Paul HarrisThe King's March, T 432 - Jeremiah Clarke, arr. Jason NobleLyrical Repertoire:Austrian Hymn (Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser), Hob. XXVIa: 43 - Franz Joseph Haydn, arr. Jason NobleThe Huron Carol - 16th-century French, arr. Martin van de VenAir, from The Double Dealer - Henry Purcell, arr. James RaeReverie - Claude Debussy, arr. Jason NobleOde to Newfoundland - Hubert Parry, arr. Christine DonkinLondonderry Air - Irish folk song, arr. Harold BirstonTumbalalaika - Jewish folk song, arr. Martin van de Ven and Christine Donkin.
SKU: FH.WC3
ISBN 978-1-55440-579-4.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Le petit negre - Claude Debussy, arr. Sidney LawtonAllegro - Xavier Lefevre, arr. David RowlandTarantella, op. 63, no. 41 - Carl Baermann, arr. Paul Harris and Emma JohnsonPotpourri, op. 45, no. 3 - Franz Danzi, arr. Paul HarrisVariations on La ci darem la mano (Excerpt) - Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Simeon BellisonAnitra's Dance, from Peer Gynt - Edvard Grieg, arr. James RaeLyrical Repertoire:Largo - Johann Friedrich Fasch, arr. Richard PlattFreylach Suite - Martin van de Ven, arr. Jason GrayRomance - Edward GermanAdagio - Johann Melchior Molter, arr. Pamela WestonSiciliano - Gerhard WuenschSiciliana - Paul HarveyDance Prelude No. 4 - Witold Lutos_awskiAlone - Elena Firsova.
SKU: FH.WC4
ISBN 978-1-55440-580-0.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Technical Repertoire:Dance - Randall CunninghamPrelude - Paul HarveyVisions: Third Movement - Paul HarrisVisions: Fourth Movement - Paul HarrisGigue - Daniel AuberPrelude - Gerhard WuenschPromenade - Marc DelmasAllegro - Johann Friedrich Fasch, arr. Richard PlattWaltz - Gordon JacobLyrical Repertoire:Andante - Felix MendelssohnPetite piece, L 120 - Claude DebussyNocturne - Theodore Verhey, arr. Himie VoxmanAndante - John Mahon, arr. Elaine ThomasFantasy - Carl NielsenAllegretto grazioso - Johannes BrahmsScena, from I Capuleti e i Montecchi - Vincenzo Bellini.
SKU: FH.WC7
ISBN 978-1-55440-583-1.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Level 7:De Hebriden, op. 26: Overture - Felix MendelssohnSymphony No. 39, K 543: II, III, IV - Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSymphony No. 5, op. 64: I, II - Pyotr Il'yich TchaikovskySymphony No. 2, op. 36: II - Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 2, op. 18: II - Sergei RachmaninoffSymphony No. 6 (Pastoral), op. 68: I - Ludwig van BeethovenLevel 8:Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dance No. 8, Polovtsian Dance No. 17 - Aleksandr BorodinIl barbiere di Siviglia: Overture - Gioachino RossiniSymphony No. 4 (Italian), op. 90: IV - Felix MendelssohnSymphony No. 4, op. 98: II - Johannes BrahmsOuverture zu Offenbach's Orpheus in der Unterwelt - Carl BinderSymphony No. 8 (Unfinished), D 759: II - Franz SchubertSymphonie fantastique: III - Hector BerliozLevel 9:Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral), op. 68 : I, II, III - Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3, op. 90: I, II - Johannes BrahmsSymphony No. 4, op. 60: II - Ludwig van BeethovenSemiramide: Overture - Gioachino RossiniSymphony No. 3 (Scottish), op. 56: II - Felix MendelssohnPrelude a l'apres midi d'un faune - Claude DebussySymphony no. 9, op. 125: II - Ludwig van BeethovenLevel 10:Symphony No. 2, op. 27: III - Sergei RachmaninoffViolin Concerto, op. 61: II - Ludwig van BeethovenIncidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61: Scherzo - Felix MendelssohnSymphony No. 1, op. 39: I, III - Jean SibeliusVariations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation II, Variation IV, Variation V - Johannes BrahmsSymphony No. 8, op. 93: III - Ludwig van BeethovenSheherazade, op. 35: II, III, IV - Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovAssociate: B_, A, C Clarinet:Capriccio espagnole, op. 34: I, III, IV - Nicolai Rimsky-KorsakovDances of Galanta - Zoltan KodalyPini di Roma: III - Ottorino RespighiSuite de l'oiseau de feu: Variation de l'oiseau de feu - Igor StravinskySymphony No. 6 (Pathetique), op. 74: I - Pyotr Il'yich TchaikovskySymphony No. 9, op. 70: II, III - Dmitri ShostakovichDon Juan, op. 20 - Richard StraussSymphonie fantastique: V - Hector BerliozPeter and the Wolf, op. 67: Nervoso - Sergei ProkofievPrince Igor: Polovtsian Dance No. 17 - Aleksandr BorodinAssociate: E_ Clarinet:Symphony no. 5, op 100: IV - Sergei ProkofievTill Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, op. 28 - Richard StraussSymphony no. 5, op. 47: II - Dmitri ShostakovichSymphonie fantastique: V - Hector BerliozBolero - Maurice RavelAssociate: Bass Clarinet:Les Huguenots: Trio from act 5 - Giacomo MeyerbeerViolin Concerto no. 1, op. 77: II - Dmitri ShostakovichGrand Canyon Suite: III - Ferde GrofeDon Quixote, op. 35: Sancho Panza, Variation X - Richard Strauss.
SKU: FH.WC8
ISBN 978-1-55440-584-8.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Level 1:Etude in F Major - Friedrich DemnitzMay the Fourths Be With You - James RaeLevel 2:Schnitzel Waltz - James RaeEtude in C Major - Henry LazarusEtude in D Minor - Friedrich DemnitzMoto perpetuo - Chris AllenEtude in F Major - Friedrich DemnitzBeyond the Mist - James RaeEtude in G Major - Victor PolatschekEtude in C Major - Friedrich DemnitzEtude in F Major - Henry LazarusAutumn Clouds - James RaePrairie Lament - Ted HegvikLevel 3:The Bear Is Dancing - Ted HegvikThe Demon's Delight - James RaeEtude in G Minor - Nilo W. HoveyLatin - Chris AllenEtude in C Major - Gustave Langenus Strange, but True - James RaeSummer Day - Leon LesterPromenade - Leon LesterEtude in F Major - Jean-Xavier LefevreLevel 4:Soft-shoe Dance - Leon LesterEtude in C Major - Friedrich DemnitzEtude in C Major - Jean-Xavier LefevreEtude in G Minor - Jean-Xavier LefevreSwing Five - James RaeEtude in A Minor - Friedrich DemnitzWhole-tone Capers - Leon LesterAndante - Chris AllenEtude in D Major - Nilo W. HoveyReflections - Leon Lester.
SKU: FH.WCE1
ISBN 978-1-55440-588-6.
SKU: FH.WCS1
ISBN 978-1-55440-585-5.
SKU: FH.WCT
ISBN 978-1-55440-587-9.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Preparatory LevelLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Level 7Level 8Level 9Level 10.
SKU: FH.WCS2
ISBN 978-1-55440-586-2.
This new series offers a sequenced approach to the study of clarinet from the beginner to advanced levels. With a progressive collection of Repertoire, Etudes, Recordings, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique, the Clarinet Series, 2014 Edition provides complete support for teachers and students at every level of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to a wealth of music from the earliest works for clarinet to accompanied and unaccompanied contemporary compositions. Students will explore some of the most definitive solo pieces written for clarinet, along with popular folk tunes, Klezmer melodies, Classical solos, and contemporary compositions that incorporate traditional and extended techniques.Level 5:Etude in A Major - Friedrich DemnitzExercise XIV - Reginald KellEtude in C Major - Chris AllenEtude in F Major - Randall CunninghamEtude in C Major, op. 63, division 2, no. 10 - Carl BaermannShifting Winds - James RaeThe Unexpected - James RaeDai's Surprise - James RaeLevel 6:Etude in E Major - Friedrich DemnitzRag - Randall CunninghamEtude in F Major - Friedrich DemnitzGigue - Johann Sebastian BachBlack Puddin' Jig - James RaeElegie - James RaeEtude in F sharp Minor - Ivan MuellerRomance, op. 63, division 2, no. 14 - Carl BaermannEtude No. 1 - Alfred UhlCello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007, Menuet I and Menuet II - Johann Sebastian BachJourneys - James RaeA Sad Loss - James RaeSerenade - Leon LesterLevel 7:Odd Meter Etude No. 5 - Everett GatesEtude in A Minor - Ernst Sachse, arr. Leon Lester Text Book Prelude - James RaeBald lacheln mir seelige Tage: Theme and Variation I - Anton StadlerEtude in C Major, op. 31, no. 6 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling, arr. Cyrille RoseEtude in A Minor - Hyacinthe Klose, arr. Leon LesterEtude in A Minor, op. 3, no. 22 - Federigo Fiorillio, arr. Cyrille RoseCourante - Johann Sebastian BachEtude in C Major, op. 31, no. 5 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling, arr. Cyrille RoseEtude in F Major - Alfred UhlBoo! - James RaeEtude in D Minor - Friedrich Demnitz, arr. Leon LesterLevel 8:Courante - Johann Sebastian BachEtude in A Minor, op. 31, no. 8 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling, arr. Cyrille RoseEtude in A Minor - Alfred UhlMr. Pritchard's Bad Hair Day - James RaeEtude in G Major, op. 63, division 2, no. 43 - Carl BaermannQuestions and Answers - James RaeEtude in A Minor, op. 31, no. 7 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling, arr. Cyrille RoseRomance -Ludwig WiedemannAllemande - Johann Sebastian BachEtude in E Minor, op. 31, no. 3 - Franz Wilhelm Ferling, arr. Cyrille RoseOdd Meter Etude No. 9 - Everett GatesEtude No. 60 - Paul Harris.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14283
ISBN 9783892218692. UPC: 805095142839. English. David Orlowsky Trio.
The third volume of Chronos by the clarinettist David Orlowsky contains 14 very lively Klezmer pieces and ballads---music that gets into the listener's bloodstream and legs---and invites him/her to play along. The ensemble of the young soloist is winner of the ECHO Klassik award and has released several CDs. The pieces are of medium difficulty and a valuable addition to the chamber music repertoire of every clarinettist at any age. With optional C part for solo instrument or chord accompaniment. Titles: Juli * Sabab * Indigo * Carnyx * Insomnia * Chronos * Yuri * Derwisch * Satin * Gaia * Senryu * Santa Fe * Lyra * Quinta.
SKU: PR.164002120
UPC: 680160037582.
Works of chamber music including flute and strings are not nearly as numerous as those for clarinet, or even the oboe. Probably the reason for this is the less assertive, more pure tone the flute possesses - it can't compete for volume or range with the clarinet, except in its top octave, and the oboe's tone is more penetrating and easily discerned from within a string texture. Consequently, composers who have written for flute and strings have done so in lightweight divertimento works: compare, for instance, the delicate flute quartets of Mozart with his monumental quintet for clarinet and strings. When Karl and Joan Karber approached me with the ideas of writing a work for flute and string trio, I originally thought it would be best to write a humorous, rather offhand piece - but a look at their repertoire (mostly comprised of smaller works of the Rococo period) convinced me that it was the last thing they needed. In spite of the challenge (or maybe because of it?), I determined to write a large work, and a serious work. Zephyrus (named for the God of the West Wind, in deference to the flute) is a three-movement work, with each movement cast in a very different form, but all three being built of the same twelve-note series. There is also a rhythmic motive and a pair of themes that appear in all three movements. The first movement plays with the idea of contrast and persuasion. The flute, at the outset, is the hell-for-leather protagonist, charging and swooping around the strings - who seem oddly unconcerned by his passion. Indeed, they have a more somber song to sing - and as the movement unfolds, the flute becomes less and less active, while the strings become increasingly enlivened. By the midpoint, when all four instruments are finally in the same meter and the same tempo, the flute's energy has finally infected the other three players, and this energy does not let up until the movement's abrupt final cadence. The second movement begins with a tag from the first - as if the energy left over was too great to simply stop. At length, though, a very poignant flute melody appears over an almost bluesy harmony in the strings. After this has been fully exposed, a slight increase in motion, marked gently rocking in triplets, features a theme-fragment from Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 2 (Kaddish). Bernstein died as I was writing this work, and it seemed quite natural to encourage what was already implicit in the music, and create an Elegy for L.B. The music rises and peaks, then in the recapitulation of the opening the Kaddish theme reappears, as the ensemble suggests a gentle song of sleep. The final movement is a Rondo-Variations form, with the slight alteration of adding the main theme of the second movement in what would be the trio of the form. The ritornello theme is a kind of ethnic dance music, almost an allusion to the Klezmer ensembles of Eastern Europe. The successive episodes between the ritornelli are loosely organized variations on the basic theme, but always beginning with a metric modulation, a rhythmic changing of gears. The movement reaches and apex of speed and furious pulsing, then abruptly pirouttes, and finishes. Zephyrus was written between April and November of 1990 in Austin, Aspen, and Honolulu, and is dedicated to Karl Kraber and The Chamber Soloists of Austin. --Dan Welcher.
SKU: PR.16400212S
UPC: 680160037605.
