Concerto for Contrabassoon

SKU: HL.14020989

ISBN 9780711952027. 9.0x12.0x0.433 inches.

The solo group consists of a sextet of the woodwind instruments which are normally doubled with more regular members of the orchestra: these six strangers, now brought to the fore, are piccolo, alto flute, cor anglais, clarinet in Eb, bass clarinet in Bb and contrabassoon. They make a motley group, diverse in colour as in register, and one of the tasks of the piece sets itself is to have them blend and cohere, both together as an ensemble and in partnership with the string orchestra (which itself is used with unusual variety and subtlety). Another evident task of the work is to provide fine solos for each member of the woodwind sextet: bright dances for the piccolo, recitatives for the alto flute, a stoical song from the contrabassoon in the extreme bass. The work is cast as a single movement, which begins in the composer's first-movement style of rapid regeneration. This is interrupted by slow interventions, including one for divided strings which gives rise to a sextuple cadenza for the soloists. Out of this comes a slow movement, or sequence of short slow movements, followed by a dancing finale with its own slow episodes. Altogether this is music of songs and dances, heavily tinged with Scottish rhythms and tonalities: one might think of a magic bagpipe, having six chanters and a drone of variegated string texture.

SKU: PR.11641142S

ISBN 9781491134030. UPC: 680160683772.

The Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39 was completed in September of 1992. It was commissioned by James Galway, and is dedicated to him. The work is scored for an orchestra comprised of piccolo, flute, oboe, english horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, percussion, harp, piano and strings. The Concerto is in three movements. The first movement, Moderato, is an arc-like form, all of whose components are in fact variations on the harmonic progression of its principal theme. The central section of this movement is a set of explicit chaconne variations on a chorale-version of this progression. The second movement, Adagio molto, presents a lyrical melody which is spun out over a pulsating syncopated ostinato which persists through the entire length of the movement. The final movement, Presto, is a virtuoso work-out for the flutist in a rondo-like form which closes with a Prestissimo coda. The Concerto for Flute and Orchestra has been recorded for release on the BMG label by James Galway with the London Mozart Players conducted by the composer.
The Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39 was completed in September of 1992. It was commissioned by James Galway, and is dedicated to him.The work is scored for an orchestra comprised of piccolo, flute, oboe, english horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, percussion, harp, piano and strings.The Concerto is in three movements. The first movement, Moderato, is an arc-like form, all of whose components are in fact variations on the harmonic progression of its principal theme. The central section of this movement is a set of explicit chaconne variations on a chorale-version of this progression.The second movement, Adagio molto, presents a lyrical melody which is spun out over a pulsating syncopated ostinato which persists through the entire length of the movement.The final movement, Presto, is a virtuoso work-out for the flutist in a rondo-like form which closes with a Prestissimo coda.The Concerto for Flute and Orchestra has been recorded for release on the BMG label by James Galway with the London Mozart Players conducted by the composer.

SKU: PR.416414330

UPC: 680160604326. 8.5 x 11 inches.

2 Flutes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, Bass Trombone, 3 Percussion: [Crotales, Maracas, 4 Temple Blocks, Suspended Cymbal, Cymbals, 4 Tom-toms, Tam-tam], Solo English Horn in F, Solo Bass Clarinet in Bb (with the lowest C), Solo Contrabassoon, Strings.

SKU: PE.EP73403

ISBN 9790577018331. 297 x 420 mm inches. English.

Rihards Dubra (born Latvia, 1964) wrote his piano concerto – Liepaja Concerto No. 3 – in 2012. A 33-minute work for solo piano and symphony orchestra comprising triple wind and brass, percussion, harp and strings, the concerto starts with a mournful piano melody. It has an elemental beauty – we hear water in the sonorities of harps and chime-bells, earth in the rhythmic formulae, and fire in his colourful harmonic sequences – ending with a majestic and vibrant conclusion.

This full score (EP 73403) is now available as part of the Peters Baltic Library.

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SKU: HL.48021199

UPC: 884088634841. 10.25x14.25x0.127 inches.

SKU: PR.41541135L

UPC: 680160608805. 11 x 17 inches.

Co-commissioned by 21 university wind symphonies, CONCERTO LOGIC is a 25-minute piano concerto inspired by games of chance, logic, and strategy, both ancient and contemporary. Pann himself has performed as the concerto’s soloist on many occasions. I. Dogs and Jackals (C-minor Fantasy) is an ancient Egyptian game; II. Ernö Rubik’s Magic Cube is a musical depiction of working on Rubik’s Cube until finally, after several days, the last few turns are found and the puzzle is solved; III. Rondo Capriccio: “Rage over a Lost Pawn” (piano solo) is an extended piano cadenza referring to the title of Beethoven’s famous “Rage over a Lost Penny” as well as a game of chess; and IV. Dancing with Caissa honors the patron goddess of chess players.

SKU: PR.416413760

ISBN 9781598063073. UPC: 680160588602.

Written for virtuoso clarinetist Jon Manasse of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, Liebermann's new clarinet concerto is a 32-minute exploration of the depths and colors of clarinet concerto writing, featuring dazzling, sprightly passages. The present study score is large enough to read easily and the solo part with piano reduction are available separately.

SKU: PE.EP68582

ISBN 9790300759791. 297 x 420mm inches.

This composition was commissioned anonymously and by the Brevard Music Center in honor of Evan Armstrong North (1982-2011)

"The task of writing a piece of music for someone who has left the world all too soon is not an easy one. Does one write celebratory music, in honor of his well-lived life? Or does one musically depict the loss of such a beloved young man? I tried to do something of both. The first movement begins with the musical depiction of the loss, a descending scale of despair. As it is a concerto, much of the piece is a dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra. For the most part, the piano is the voice of love and hope while the orchestra is the voice of despair and loss. How does one move forward to live after such a loss? What ensues in the process of the first movement represents a gradual triumph over despair." - Robert Livingston Aldridge

SKU: PR.145400360

ISBN 9781491137604. UPC: 680160691050.

A major addition to the saxophone concerto repertoire, Zwilich’s three-movement work is inspired by her early experience playing in big bands, along with a love of rich textures and driving rhythms interrupted by striking silences. The centerpiece slow movement is scored for only the soloist and the ensemble’s sax section, with all other players tacet. A large-size full score, and a solo part with piano, are available separately.