SKU: IS.CC7003EM
ISBN 9790365070039.
In 1941, I was invited by Viktor Vaszy to take on a choice double role, as a teacher of composition at the Cluj Conservatory as well as chorus master at the Cluj National Theatre. For me, this meant both an official state appointment and a substantial increase in my income. At the time I was over 35 years old and still without a permanent post. I took up my new duties at the end of the summer. My wife and I felt very much at home in Cluj but the most important for me was that along with my artistic obligations I found time to compose. Unfortunately we do not know why Farkas wrote in 1992 a new version of the Three Burlesques for clarinet quintet and for whom it was intended. The first movement Allegro, arc shaped, is more a succession of rhythmic patterns than melodies, with hectic ostinatos and staccato chords. In the middle of the movement, a short figure, like a second theme, brings a bit of calm and gentleness. The second movement, an expressive Moderato comodo and the final Allegro are shorter and also contrast with staccato chords.
SKU: IS.CC6340EM
ISBN 9790365063406.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the most common English title of the 10th and last movement of the cantata 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben', BWV 147 (Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1716 and 1723. Today, it is often performed at wedding ceremonies as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter, slowly and reverently. This is, however, in contrast to the effect suggested by Bach in his original scoring for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuo. The music's wide popularity has led to numerous arrangements and transcriptions such as the present one for clarinet octet or choir by Prof. Hideaki Iwai.
SKU: IS.CC7002EM
ISBN 9790365070022.
Ferenc Farkas wrote about the origin of the Passacaglia: In 1931, while I was still a student by Ottorino Respighi in Rome, I began to compose a Partita in 4 movements for orchestra, whose third movement should be a Passacaglia. From this work, I only finished the Passacaglia and the Scherzo. In 1968, I took over the Passacaglia and transcribed it for organ without any modification, except the last 6 bars, I partially changed. In the shape of an arch, the work is based on a theme that is repeated thirteen times. Piano initially it evolves in crescendo to a climax in the 33rd bar, then falls gradually to a gently end. We do not know when and for whom Ferenc Farkas wrote this version for 6 clarinets of the Passacaglia.
SKU: SU.28090100
Cloud Metamorphosis is a textural piece in a sequence of four continuous sections drawn from separate cloud formation types. Unique motifs establish each section of the piece which is scored for Clarinet Sextet: Eb, 3 Bb, Bass, and Contra Alto Clarinets (alternate version with two Bass). Each musical texture is developed in a musical, rather than, programmatic way.Set includes alternate Bass Clarinet part for Contra Alto ClarinetClarinet Sextet (Eb, 3 Bb, Bcl, Contra-alto) Duration: 9' Composed: 2018 Published by: James Marshall.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8601
UPC: 805095086010. English.
This suite features two traditional klezmer themes and an original composition. Drumset (playing ad lib) and bass can be added to enhance the overall effect; if the work is played without a drummer, one of the clarinetists can play the tambourine part in Itamar Freilach. Titles: Itamar Freilach * Hershel * Doumka's Freilach.
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