SKU: FG.55011-334-3

ISBN 9790550113343.

Composer, pianist and conductor Kirmo Lintinen is equally at home in jazz as in the world of classical music. Since the turn of the millennium, his main job has specifically been composing concert music. Stylistically, he has found his biggest inspiration in the Baroque and in early 20th-century Neoclassicism. He composed Rieha (Frolic) as a commission from the Crusell Music Festival in Uusikaupunki, Finland, as the obligatory piece for its international clarinet competition, and it was premiered by the semi-finalists in July 2009.
The first part of Rieha is dominated by spurting arpeggios, trills and changing tempos. Following this impulsive opening is a brief respite, after which the piano and clarinet begin competing, tossing each other quick, accented semiquaver figures. The rhythm soon becomes syncopated and the piece enters the longest section, a sort of hypertuned, lurching ragtime. The closing section recalls all the work's motifs before burning itself out and vanishing like smoke.
Rieha is a consummate virtuoso piece demanding nimble fingers, sharp articulation and a command of tone in all the clarinet's registers. The piano is more than just an accompanying instrument; it is an equal partner. The biggest challenge for the players is synchronising their parts: the changing tempos and metres, and the alternation of quick figures keep the performers on their toes and the audience alert.

SKU: SP.TS057

ISBN 9781585603282. UPC: 649571100575.

Spiritual enlightenment is at the heart of this sacred collection from Santorella Publications. Inspirational Hymns for Clarinet arranged by Tony Santorella and Jonathon Robbins features thirty- three well known hymns written specifically for brass and reed instruments and includes a piano accompaniment CD. Each piece is edited and arranged in a comfortable key and range for wind players of any level. A great addition to any church music library, this assortment of sacred titles is sure to bring the congregation to its feet with songs of praise. Written in accommodating keys for Bb, Eb, C treble and C bass clef instruments, now everyone can sing His praise and worship in song. Includes: Nearer My God To Thee - Fairest Lord Jesus - Where He Leads Me - O God, Our Help in Ages Past - Rock of Ages - There is a Happy Land - Holy, Holy, Holy - Lead Kindly Light - Faith of Our Fathers - The Little Brown Church in the Vale - A Mighty Fortress is Our God - Hark! The Vesper Hymn is Stealing - Abide With Me - Now The Day is Over - Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow - The Lord is My Shepherd - Blest The Tie That Binds - Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn) - Bringing in The Sheaves - Jesus Loves Me - Evening Prayer - Jesus, Lover of My Soul - Prayer of Thanksgiving - Softly Now The Light of Day - When I Survey The Wond'rous Cross - I Need Thee Every Hour - He Leadeth Me - Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me - Let The Lower Lights Be Burning - Stand Up For Jesus - God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again - Amazing Grace.