Spectrum

16 contemporary works compiled by Ian Mitchell. This collection reflects the diversity of compositional trends apparent in new music today and serves as an invaluable introduction to contemporary music for beginner through advanced clarinetists (at least one work is suitable for each grade, grades 1-8). Includes a CD of recordings of all the works, performed by clarinetist Ian Mitchell and pianist Thalia Myers. Peter Wiegold: Head of Steam; Dorothee Eberhardt: Pas de deux; Joe Duddell: Leave this City; Errollyn Wallen: Skip; Nicola LeFanu: Song of the Night Sky; Gavin Bryars: Some Time Before Dawn; Robert Saxton: Song without Words; Richard Causton: Duet; Tony Coe: Marsh Lanterns; Mark-Anthony Turnage: Carnac; Anthony Gilbert: Litany; Elena Firsova: Alone; Sadie Harrison: Bell Music for St Casimir; William O. Smith: Summer Fancy; Philip Grange: The Sleep of Reason Brings Forth Monsters; Libby Larsen: Bee Navigation.