SKU: SU.80601250

Clarinet, Piano Composed: 2007 Published by: E.B. Marks.

SKU: SU.80601120

Clarinet & Piano Composed: 2010 Published by: E.B. Marks.

SKU: ST.C501

ISBN 9790570815012.

Close Encounters for Clarinet in B flat & Piano draws on historic themes connected to the medieval closes (also know as wynds or vennels) of the Scottish burgh town of Lanark, situated in the rural Clyde Valley. Often named after prominent resident business owners, these otherwise unremarkable narrow lanes are given life by the records of their occupiers or through local tales.

Aside from the more self explanatory titles, ‘Luminare’ describes the astronomical interests of electrical pioneer David Hunter; ‘Jumbo Jive’ relates to the legend of an inebriated circus elephant escapee who became stuck in the arch of Wide Close; ‘Amber Sky’ connects the India Ale trade of Brewery Close with an occasional, evocative dusk light that cloaks the town before sunset.

Close Encounters comprises five fascinating and contrasted short movements each set within its own very vivid sound world. The colourful harmonic language is drawn from a number of musical influences including flavours of Jazz, the silver screen and the French impressionists, all adding up to music that is both engaging to play and to listen to. The five movements are set at a comfortable technical level for the intermediate to advanced clarinettist, cover the entire range of the instrument, and the set would make for an intriguing addition to any clarinet recital.

- Paul Harris (composer & clarinettist)

SKU: HL.220276

ISBN 9781423483038. UPC: 884088409784. 9x12 inches.

SKU: IM.3882

This briskly-paced and dazzling work is now available for B flat clarinet and piano.

SKU: HL.48188596

UPC: 888680883515. 9.0x12.25x0.131 inches.

Lefevre Robert Sonate No 7 Clarinet In B Flat & Piano Book.