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Pittsburgh native composer David Stock's Twelfth String Quartet demonstrates his command of the ensemble's sonority and precision. The work is cast in four movements in an alternating pattern of fast followed by slow. As the work unfolds a varied sonic landscaperanging from asymmetric grooves to poignant lyricism is revealed.

Text by the composer after the dramatic adaptation by Philip Littell of Guy de Maupassant's short story Boule de suif.

Introduction Theme and Variations for Clarinet-The work is based on two of Rossini's most moving dramatic arias and remains one of the most popular virtuosic works for clarinet to this day. This critical edition by celebrated clarinetist Charles Neidich takes a fresh approachto this work blending the 19th Century bel canto traditions which emphasize the emotional context of the arias in the musical notation with a master's perspective on modern clarinet technique. Detailed annotations and historicalbackground equip the clarinetist with an in-depth musical and technical facility to authentically convey the characteristic elegance and drama of Rossini's style. The edition also includes a new cadenza by Neidich selected fromfour of his original cadenzas as the one that best embraces the essence of the original work and aria inspiration.

Full Score-Movement titles: I. The Bear and the Bees II. The Tortoise and the Hare III. The Fox and the Crow IV. The Country Mouse and the City Mouse V. The Lion and the Mouse