SKU: HH.HH539-FSP

ISBN 9790708185543.

Jean-Xavier Lefèvre’s Clarinet Method, published at the beginning of the 19th century, contains a number of sonatas that are significant stepping-stones to the more difficult clarinet master works of Mozart and Weber. They are also invaluable first pieces for those studying period performance on the classical clarinet. Lefèvre’s original notation for the instrument has been retained, and the bass lines are transposed down a tone so that the sonatas are playable on the B flat clarinet. The piano accompaniments, whose right-hand parts have been realized from a single, unfigured bass line probably intended for the cello, are stylistic, always complementary to the clarinet line, and satisfying (if occasionally challenging) to play.

SKU: HL.4008609

ISBN 9798350112580. UPC: 196288183198.

Nico Samitz has been composing for chamber ensembles since his school days. For over ten years he has been writing works in a wide variety of genres for the “BlechReiz BrassQuintett” ensemble, in which he himself plays trumpet and piano. His field of expertise ranges from classical pieces to jazz and meditative music—and even to pop-oriented compositions. While honing his skills in ear-training and composition at the Mozarteum, Salzburg, Nico became acquainted with a wide repertoire of works as a trumpet player with the Munich Symphony Orchestra, The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Opera, all of which have influenced his writing style. The driving force behind his creative work is a winning combination of passion, the fun of music-making and a desire to express, through the medium of music, feelings that are difficult to put into words. Like many of his works, Nico composedThe Joy of Freedom for the “BlechReiz BrassQuintet”. The catchy tune is reworked in a variety of styles throughout the entire work, giving it the quality of a true 'earworm'.

Concertino No. 1 in F major for cello and piano. In The Platinum Series this excellent piece has been published in an edition for clarinet. On the CD that comes with the book you will first hear the piano accompaniment alone, followed by the demo version with both clarinet and piano. It is of course more instructive and enjoyable to play with a live accompanist if you can, using the piano part that is also included. This piece is a great addition to the clarinet repertoire!

Een van de bekendste werken van Jean-Baptiste Breval is het Concertino No. 1 in F major voor cello en piano. Dit is voor The Platinum Series speciaal voor de klarinet bewerkt. Op de fantastische cd zijn eerst de pianobegeleidingente horen en vervolgens de schitterende demoversies - met klarinet en een live ingespeelde piano. Natuurlijk is het nog leerzamer en aangenamer om echt samen met een pianist te musiceren. Een aanwinst voor het klarinetrepetoire!

Das ursprunglich fur Cello und Klavier geschriebene Concertino Nr. 1 in F-Dur des franzosischen Komponisten Jean-Baptiste Breval. Das dreiteilige Werk setzt sich aus einem lebhaften Allegro, einem lyrischen, majestatischen Mittelteil und einem resoluten Allegretto zusammen. Anstelle des Pianisten kann auch zur beiliegenden CD gespielt werden, auf der neben der Begleitung auch eine vollstandige Demoversion zu horen ist.Die Reihe The Platinum Series enthalt bekannte klassische Werke fur verschiedene Instrumente, die nun verschiedenen Holzblasern zuganglich gemacht wurden und sich in ihrer neuen Form wunderbar als Konzertstucke eignen. Die CDs derPlatinum Series bieten Ihnen die Gelegenheit, zu einer schonen Begleitung, die live mit Klavier, Cembalo, Kammerensemble oder gar Sinfonieorchester eingespielt wurde, zu spielen. Auf der CD erklingen jeweils alle Begleitungen und Demo-Versionen. Die Stucke mit Basso continuo, der auf dem Klavier oder Cembalogespielt werden kann, enthalten jeweils eine separate Solo- und Cellostimme, sodass sie auch von einem Ensemble aufgefuhrt werden konnen. Alle sechs Ausgaben sind im Schwierigkeitsgrad mittelschwer - schwer.

La collection Platinum Series rassemble des œuvres classiques composees a l'origine pour divers instrument et idealement adaptees pour des instruments a vent de la famille des bois. Chaque ouvrage de cette collection est enrichi d'un compact disc (version integrale + accompagnement) d'une grande qualite musicale. Pour vous offrir un excellent confort de jeu, les accompagnements ont ete confies au piano, au clavecin, a un ensemble de musique de chambre et quelquefois meme a un Orchestre Symphonique. Les oeuvres avec basse continue (adaptee pour le piano ou le clavecin) disposent d'une partie soliste et d'une partie pour violoncelle separees afin de pouvoir constituer unensemble instrumental.

La collezione The Platinum Series e sinonimo di alta qualita. Troverete le piu importanti pagine di musica trascritte per strumenti a fiato. Sul CD sono registrati dapprima l'intero brano col solista, e poi le sole basi musicali d'accompagnamento, realizzate con strumenti autentici che realizzano il basso continuo al clavicembalo. Da oggi potrete interpretare col saxofono le musiche di grandi compositori come Benedetto Marcello, oppure suonare al clarinetto la trascrizione del Concerto n.1 di Breval per violoncello. Per le composizioni da suonare in duo, troverete sul CD sia l'incisione completa del brano, che la sola seconda voce o il solo Basso continuo, cosi da potersuonare sia da soli che assieme ad un vostro amico.

SKU: HH.HH561-FSP

ISBN 9790708185765.

These Sonatas were written as part of Jean-Xavier Lefèvre’s Méthode for the Clarinet. They are great stepping stones to the more difficult clarinet master works by Mozart and Weber and are also invaluable first pieces for those studying period performance on the classical clarinet. They retain Lefèvre’s original notation for clarinet and the bass lines are transposed down a tone so the Sonatas are playable on the B flat clarinet. The right hand of the piano parts have been realised from a single unfigured bass line probably intended for the cello. The piano parts are designed to be stylistic, complementary to the clarinet line, satisfying to play and occasionally challenging.

SKU: HL.48181347

UPC: 888680856779. 9.0x12.0x0.084 inches.

French composer, conductor and teacher, Jules Semler-Collery (1902-1988) was born to a musical father. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Semler-Collery's works have been successful, with many of his concertos being included in the Conservatoire's list of compulsory works. Reverie and Scherzo for Clarinet and Piano is no exception to the composer's success. Published in 1950, Semler-Collery's Reverie is marked Andantino Cantabile and is in 6/8 meter. Both the Clarinet solo line and Piano accompaniment are virtousic, exploiting rhythm, tonality and harmony. A cadenza-like passage is heard towards the end. The Scherzo is marked Molta Leggiero and is staccato in 3/4 meter. Quaver and semiquaver passages are heard with the speed accelerating to a dramatic finale. For all advanced clarinetists, Semler-Collery's Reverie and Scherzo provides an exciting performance work for performers and audiences alike..

SKU: HL.49011082

ISBN 9790001098021. UPC: 073999175264. 9.0x12.0x0.09 inches.

The Clarinet Parts remain unaltered, whereas the Piano accompaniments have been transposed to suit the change of Instruments.