SKU: AP.1-ADV8406
UPC: 805095084061. English.
A Klezmer Wedding by Mike Curtis is a set of four dances, newly-composed but based on traditional models. The Doina is an expressive chant for three successive soloists; it twists and turns with the wailing lament of a shepherd's pipe. Next follows the Hora, a slow Rumanian dance in three with a mood that reflects the wedding's solemn vows. A Chusidl, with a moderate speed and bouncy rhythms, gets the party to the dance floor. The concluding Freylach (happy, but still in a minor key) takes the bride, groom, and guests to the edge of frenzy.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8412
UPC: 805095084122. English.
Klezmer Triptych is a unique three-movement suite by Mike Curtis arranged for clarinet quartet (2 clarinets in B-flat, alto clarinet in E-flat (or 3 clarinets in B-flat) & bass clarinet in B-flat). Each movement can be performed individually or as a set. Titles: I. Lebedik un Freylach * II. Rebn's Tanz * III. Freylacher Bulgar.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8426
UPC: 805095084269. English.
The four parts of this fresh work, Mexican Fantasies by Mike Curtis, are delicately interwoven. Alternating between melancholy-solemn and lively, the movements tell of festivities under the starry sky, of wonderful friendships, or even a tale of the queen of the tropics.
SKU: IS.C7288EM
ISBN 9790365072880.
American composer and woodwind performer Mike Curtis is equally comfortable in classical, jazz, and ethnic settings. He has toured the world as a klezmer clarinetist, played bassoon with symphonies and opera companies, and recorded on sax with jazz greats Charlie Rouse and Anthony Braxton. His compositions show the influence of those experiences and more. A Week in Plasencia was written following Mike’s 2015 trip to the International Clarinet Association festival in Madrid. After a week in the City that Never Sleeps, Mike sought an unknown, tranquil, provincial alternative. Sunny Plasencia, a riverside town at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos, came to reveal itself as a magical font of beauty, history, and inspiration. This piece exists in two versions, for solo clarinet and clarinet quartet. This product page listing is for the Solo Clarinet version.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8204
ISBN 9783892213048. UPC: 805095082043. English.
These dances can be likened to diary entries written during an extended stay in Mexico's west coast state of Nayarit. Following each sultry day of exploring the beaches, Mike Curtis came back to the bungalow and sought out a special cool corridor to put pencil to staff. The titles reveal favorite places. The addition of an improvising percussionist could enhance performance. Titles include: I. Los Ayala * II. Playa Platanitos * III. Manzanilla * IV. La Palma * V. Barracuda.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8311
UPC: 805095083118. English.
Mike Curtis' stay in the city of Guanajuata in Central Mexico inspired this great musical celebration, filled with evocative, ethnic textures and colours. Titles: I. Plaza del Baratillo * II. El Burro Viejo * III. La Banda del Estado * IV. Dulcinea * V. Sancho Danza * VI. La Rana Loca.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8312
UPC: 805095083125. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8301
UPC: 805095083019. English.
A collection of well-crafted original compositions with underlying jazz roots and a down-home bluesy feel. These duos would also work well on a recital program, alone or combined as a suite. Titles: Byard's Bounce * Wistful * Contuberance * That Dang Thang * Huntington Park * Birdseed * Spring Chicken Fever * The Foolish Fool * About Mike Curtis.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8213
UPC: 805095082135. English.
This set of ten duets features a mix of spirited originals and traditional favorites in the Sephardic style. Titles: Judería * Sephardic Waltz * Cadiz Terkische * Las esuegras de agora * Sinagoga * La rosa se enfloresa * Filigree * Cuando el Rey Nimrod * Sacromonte * Samuel Levi.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8414
ISBN 9783892213253. UPC: 805095084146. English.
Bulgarian Bat Bite is an adaptation and expansion of the composer's 1992 duet, Khyberian Catfit, which is included in his Ten Klezmer Duos. Arranged for clarinet quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8210
ISBN 9783892215523. UPC: 805095082104. English.
Contains six traditional Klezmer songs and four original compositions. Titles: Boruch Ato Bo'ir * Miserlou * Rumanian Hora, Chusidl & Bulgar * Alcazaba * Hey Judah * Andalucian Lily * Rebn's Tanz * Khyberian Catfit * Street Song * Yoshke Yoshke.
SKU: IS.CD7653EM
ISBN 9790365076536.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8319
UPC: 805095083194. English. Traditional.
This arrangement features two contrasting traditional klezmer tunes. Originally played at weddings, Mazl Tov Shver Un Shviger (Congratulations to the In-Laws) is a medium tempo dance with several evocative sections. Koyln (Coal) is quick and lively. Titles: Mazl Tov Shver un Shviger (Congratulations to the In-Laws) * Koyln (Coal).
SKU: AP.1-ADV40023
UPC: 805095400236. English.
A Klezmer Wedding is a set of four dances, newly composed but based on traditional models. The Doina is an expressive chant for three successive soloists; it twists and turns with the wailing lament of a shepherd's pipe. Next follows the Hora, a slow Rumanian dance in three with a mood that reflects the wedding's solemn vows. A Chusidl, with a moderate speed and bouncy rhythms, gets the party to the dance floor. The concluding Freylach (happy, but still in a minor key!) takes the bride, groom, and guests to the edge of frenzy. Arranged for four clarinets with optional strings. Compatible with the following arrangements: item #01-ADV6401 (string quartet), item #01-ADV8405 (woodwind quartet), and item #01-ADV8406 (clarinet quartet). Titles include: Doina * Hora * Chusidl * Freylach.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8206
UPC: 805095082067. English.
The huapango is a popular dance originating on the east coast of Mexico. Its subtle alternation of 2 and 3 can be demonstrated in this recitation: MEX-ico, EC-uador, CHI-le, COS-ta, RI-ca. The addition of an improvising percussionist could enhance performance. Titles: I. Santa Cruz * II. Las Islitas * III. Miramar * IV. Ofelia * V. El Llano.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8436
UPC: 805095084368. English.
This is a journey through four styles of music: funk, jazz, klezmer, and tango. The jazz style is a breezy West-Coast jazz waltz and the klezmer music is an arrangement of Abraham Goldfaden's 1880 Jewish lullaby, Rozhinkes Mit Madlen (Raisins with Almonds). Titles: Funky * Jazz Waltz * Klez Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen * Tango.