This is an arrangement of this beautifully lyrical song. It is well-known that Hahn was a pasticheur, and this example of French mélodie style works well for the clarinet ensemble.
Faced with the same instrumentation as Messiaen’s iconic Quartet for the End of Time, composed in a POW camp during World War II, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich was moved to give voice to those less fortunate
The natural follow-up to the First Menuetto is the Adagio, the third movement of the Gran Partita. The Adagio was heard at a pivotal moment in the film Amadeus, which scene was later parodied
Advanced Clarinet Studies: The Art of Chunking presents the first and only method for clarinetists to master the process of "chunking" as a practice technique. Through exploration of technical
Melanie Thorne injests a bit of swing into a well-loved Bach theme. After a straightforward transcription of the Air from Suite No. 3, the quartet continues with a jazz-inflected rendering of the
Airspace is an 11 minute work commissioned by the Monmouth Winds, for whom Schocker's Sextet for wind quintet and piano was also composed. Evoking four contrasting outdoor spaces
Dvorak composed this string quartet in 1893 while in the U.S. It is perhaps his most popular string quartet and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North America. The string parts have been
The first and fifth movements use the same melodic material using very different speeds and rhythms. The second and fourth movements also use their own set of like material, first appearing as a horizontal
In this textural tour de force, a trio of clarinets creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder). Advanced
At first hearing, BFF's is a warm and bubbly set of dance-like duets, scored for the underserved combination of Eb Clarinet and Bb Clarinet. But there's more: a puzzle lurks throughout the
For flute/piccolo, clarinet & piano. First edition, custom print. Commissioned by the Palisades Virtuosi. Three movements: Eagles' Flight; The Kingfisher and the Fish and Crown.
For clarinet, violin, cello & piano. First edition, custom print. Composed for the Quartet for the End of Time ensemble. Includes program and performance notes. Duration: ... view details
The six Brandenburg Concertos are among the most familiar of Bach's works. Among the six, the third is a wondrous experience for performers and audience, with its fascinating use of
Trust Melanie Thorne to arrange Verdi's famous "drinking song" from La Traviata for an ensemble of eight clarinets! Raise a glass as the opening theme is quietly introduced, then raucously
A musical Advent calendar containing 25 traditional Christmas carols arranged for clarinet with optional piano accompaniment. These flexible arrangements work as both solos and duets, with or without piano