Dramatic Rhapsody

SKU: SU.80111202

Violin & Clarinet Duration: ' Composed: 1972 Published by: Soundspells Productions Includes set of 2 scores The Garden of My Father's House (1973) is a dramatic rhapsody for violin and clarinet duo. The composer wrote the following: I composed THE GARDEN OF MY FATHER'S HOUSE in 1972 in memory of my father, who was my first music teacher. Although he played many instruments and loved to sing, he could not read a note of music. When I was very young he would sing Gypsy songs, Yiddish folk-songs and Rumanian tunes to me and I would play them back on my clarinet, often with ornaments and variations. Sometimes he would accompany me on the piano; he had a few favorite chords which always seemed to pop up no matter what the tune. The piece is a musical ritual, based on a C-sharp drone, or pedal note, that is heard without interruption, across several ranges, throughout the piece. The violin's drone tremolos, often combined with perfect fifths and quarter-tone tunings, imply the key of Csharp minor. The violin part is always rubato — lyrical, expressive and frequently very passionate. But, most importantly, the violin is always tonal. The clarinet, on the other hand, is atonal, its pitches drawn from the twelve-tone row that I used to write my Cycles of Infinities. The style of the clarinet is contemporary, using wide-range intervals, biting accents and unusual instrumental effects, including fluttertonguing and quarter-tone trills. In combining the 'contrasting' roles of the two instruments, I sought to create a musical ritual-game that would draw energy and bits of information from the polarized instruments. The language of the piece calls the listener's attention to the cogent features of both instrumental personalities in a manner that is somewhat similar to the way in which Yiddish combines German and Hebrew. The drone becomes more and more magnetic and begins to join the parts together until they become one in the final C-sharp unison.

SKU: SU.80119001

Guitar & Cello Composed: 1982 Published by: Soundspells Productions Includes set of 2 scores Dark Orpheus (1982) for guitar and cello is a dramatic rhapsody.Recorded by William Anderson and Laszlo Varga.

SKU: HL.35031963

ISBN 9781540014900. UPC: 888680722685. 4.75x5.0x0.941 inches.

Set hearts soaring with this joyful Christmas cantata based on American folk songs, spirituals, bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs. Traditional choral elements dance easily with the rustic qualities of the mountain music and the results are pure joy. Designed to be performed either with piano alone or with the unique bluegrass consort, this work is a celebration of light. Even the narration has a gentle folk quality, adding to the dramatic potential of your presentation. Experience the work that, after its Carnegie Hall debut, left New York critics ebullient with praise! Songs include: Hear the Wondrous Story; The King Shall Come; Star of Promise, Light of Glory; A Morning Star Will Rise; Mary Went a-Riding; O Little Town; Here Comes the Light; A Christmas Answer; A Little Light Was Born. Score and Parts (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SKU: XC.RCB1911FS

UPC: 812598031584. 9 x 12 inches.

Distant Thunder depicts the ever-changing world of a rainforest, with sparkling textures glistening like rainwater on leaves giving way to the fierce rumble of a storm. This highly dramatic work is written to showcase the percussion section, using energetic, syncopated rhythms and simple mixed meter patterns. Students will love playing Distant Thunder!

SKU: XC.RCB2104FS

UPC: 812598036459. 9 x 12 inches.

Day of Infamy fits perfectly on any concert commemorating our heroes. Sean O'Loughlin’s dramatic writing jumps off the page!

SKU: XC.RSO2001

UPC: 812598034493. 9 x 12 inches.

Insomnia was inspired by the frustration and tension associated with a sleepless night. Using the phrygian mode, Insomnia has wide stylistic and dynamic ranges, representing a range of emotion before ultimately coming to a dramatic finish. Stay awake with this cool new work for strings!

SKU: XC.RSO2302

9 x 12 inches.

Dramatic and cinematic during the lush opening, The Night of the Shores then develops into a full music journey of epic proportions. Composer Sean O’Louhglin moves seamlessly between different emotion with common thematic material to give us a truly stunning work for string orchestra.