"La Cumparsita" Music by Music by Gerardo Hern�n Matos Rodr�guez Arranged for solo accordion by Dimitris Anousis - www.dimitrisanousis.com La Cumparsita advanced solo accordion version. This is the well known composition of the great G. H. M. Rodr�guez in an amazing professional made arrangement by the accomplished accordionist, pianist, composer and arranger Dimitris Anousis. Made from an accordionist for accordionists, written in a understandable and correct way for the accordion, with original parts of introduction, solos - cadenzas, but also to have the orchestral feeling while playing, not for the piece to sounds "poor". Ideal for all kinds of recitals, events and not only. Appropriate for advanced students.

The piece begins with a single note: soft and low. From this lone ember, a slow burn works its way through the first section, building in intensity as it moves the range ever higher. After a brief nod to the beginning, the piece suddenly ignites into the fast and percussive second section. The mood changes in the middle of the second section, momentarily lyrical and flowing, while keeping its driving tempo. The piece finishes with a modified recap of the initial fiery theme. While "Awakening Fire" is intended to be played as a single, two-section piece, each section can stand on its own. Suitable for recitals and solo and ensemble contests. Originally composed for bass clarinet, the piece should transfer well to Eb contra-alto or possibly Bb contrabass. Duration: 5:50 MP3 performed by the composer. Video performed by claribaixos.

2017 Holiday Contest Entry This arrangement of Away in a Manger is appropriate for the more solemn and traditional Christmas Eve services, yet the interwoven moving lines make it make it a joy to perform for holiday dinner receptions, theme concerts, and school recitals. Flexible instrumentation allows for and additional Clarinet to cover the Oboe part and Bass Clarinet to substitute for Bassoon, if necessary or desired. Although this arrangement is designed for intermediate players, an advanced group could keep it handy as an "easy reader" for holiday gigs where longer sets are necessary.