SKU: AP.1-ADV8415
UPC: 805095084153. English. Traditional.
In writing these arrangements for clarinet quartet, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from their archaic and melancholic character. These original tunes are---in a direct or wider sense---of Celtic origin. In other words, they have been borrowed from the Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic musical tradition. These through-composed arrangements are rather easy to perform from the rhythmical and technical point of view. Yet, they are quite demanding in respect of the key they are written in, their intonation, and especially, their interpretation. Their different instrumentations are fully compatible with each other and, due to their overall structure, they are also suitable to be played with multi-scored parts. Annotation on Aignish on the Machair: The arrangement of Aignish on the Machair, Folksong from The Hebrides, illustrates, above all, the melancholic character inherent in the harmonies of the original tune. A short rubato passage is followed by several variations over the flowing melody in 3/4-time. The short triplet passages embedded in these variations are quite demanding from the technical point of view; considering the key they are written in, however, these passages are not too difficult to play.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8416
UPC: 805095084160. English. Traditional.
Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from their archaic and melancholic character. These original tunes have been borrowed from the Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic musical tradition. These through-composed arrangements are rather easy to perform from the rhythmical and technical point of view, yet they are quite demanding in respect of the key they are written in, their intonation and, especially, their interpretation. Their different instrumentations are fully compatible with each other and, due to their overall structure, they are also suitable to be played with multi-scored parts. The interpretation of 'S mo lamh air a stiuir---the song of a helmsman living on the Isle of Skye---should be interpreted with the musicians paying careful attention to its dynamics and phrasing, which reflect the up-and-down motion of the stormy Arctic Ocean. For this arrangement, the key D minor, which is one whole tone lower than the original, has been chosen to make sure that the piece is playable, especially for a clarinet quartet.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8413
UPC: 805095084139. English.
Despite its song-like melody, this is most decidedly not a piece of music of quiet and peaceful tones. A Ballad for Ruby has an element of contrast and suspense that brings it to life. This composition calls for emotion, expressiveness, and homogeneous ensemble playing.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8417
UPC: 805095084177. English. Irish Folksong.
Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from their archaic and melancholic character. These original tunes have been borrowed from the Irish, Scottish, and Gaelic musical tradition. These through-composed arrangements are rather easy to perform from the rhythmical and technical point of view. Yet, they are quite demanding in respect of the key they are written in, their intonation, and especially their interpretation. Their different instrumentations are fully compatible with each other and, due to their overall structure, they are also suitable to be played with multi-scored parts. The original of The Sons of Liberty is of a more recent date and goes back to the time when the King of England forced the Irish farmers' sons to go to war in America against their own fellow countrymen who were striving for freedom there. The arrangement conveys the impression of a vigorous forward motion created by a recurring and changing riff. Although it is written in a somewhat more difficult key (E minor), it is not too exacting from the technical point of view.
SKU: HL.48182297
UPC: 888680839994. 9.0x12.0x0.183 inches.
â??French composer and conductor, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Three Divertissements for Clarinet Quartet in 1964. As with his other wind compositions, Three Divertissements was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille, but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into musical studies by his parents, Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor, and during the summer, he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However, in 1921, he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes, often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother into his compositions. The Three Divertissements are named; 1) Proceedings, 2) Masquerade, and 3) Rounds. This Tomasi piece is suitable to an advanced Clarinet Quartet, providing an exciting alternative addition to the ensemble repertoire.â?.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196152-070
ISBN 9789043158268.
Gene Kelly's performance of this song in the 1952 movie of the same name has become an iconic favourite over the years. The song is perfect to be played with any quartet. Eric J. Hovi created an easy version for clarinet quartet that keeps the spirit of the original. Gene Kelly's uitvoering van deze bekende song in de gelijknamige film uit 1952 is in de loop der tijd een iconische favoriet geworden. Eric J. Hovi heeft een eenvoudig speelbare versie voor klarinetkwartet gecreëerd waarin de vrolijke levendigheid van het origineel uitstekend tot zijn recht komt. Gene Kellys Darbietung dieses Songs in dem gleichnamigen Film aus dem Jahr 1952 ist im Laufe der Jahre zu einem Kultsong geworden. Das Lied kann bestens mit jeder Quartettbesetzung gespielt werden. Eric J. Hovi hat eine einfache Version für Klarinettenquartett erstellt, welche die Stimmung des Originals bewahrt. Dans le film du même titre, sorti en 1952, l’interprétation de cette chanson par Gene Kelly a séduit une multitude d’auditeurs au fil des années. « Singin’ in the Rain » est parfaite pour tout type de quatuor, et Eic J. Hovi en a créé un arrangement facile pour quatuor de clarinette qui reste fidèle l’esprit de la version originale.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196062-404
ISBN 9789043156127. English-German-French-Dutch.
The concept of the successful Swing Quartets, Jazz Quartets and Groove Quartets publications is now also available in a Christmas edition: Bert Lochs has arranged four traditional Christmas songs in a swing style with combo accompaniment. The Swingin' Christmas Quartets are available for trumpet, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone quartets, and all four versions can be combined to create whichever instrumentation you require. The online audio for each piece contains not only a demo version with a full line-upâ??and a pure playback versionâ??but additionally four versions in which each of the four wind voices is omitted in turn, making them ideal forpractice purposes. Het concept van de succesvolle uitgaven Swing Quartets, Jazz Quartets en Groove Quartets is nu ook toegepast op muziek voor Kerst: Bert Lochs heeft vier traditionele kerstliederen gearrangeerd in swingstijl met combobegeleiding. De Swingin' Christmas Quartets zijn verkrijgbaar voor trompet-, fluit-, klarinet- en altsaxofoonkwartet, en ze kunnen worden gecombineerd in elke samengestelde bezetting. De online audio bevat voor elk stuk niet alleen een volledige demoversie en een meespeelversie, maar ook vier opnamen waarin telkens een van de vier partijen is weggelaten: ideaal om mee te oefenen.Das Konzept der erfolgreichen Ausgaben Swing Quartets, Jazz Quartets und Groove Quartets ist nun auch im weihnachtlichen Gewand verfügbar: Bert Lochs hat vier traditionelle Weihnachtslieder in einem swingenden Stil mit Combo-Begleitung arrangiert. Die Swingin' Christmas Quartets sind verfügbar für Trompeten-, Flöten-, Klarinetten- und Altsaxophonquartett, wobei alle vier Versionen beliebig miteinander kombinierbar sind. Im Online-Audioteil dieser Ausgabe gibt es nicht nur eine Demoversion in voller Besetzung und eine reine Playback-Version, sondern zusätzlich auch Tracks, bei denen je eine der vier Stimmen weggelassen ist, sodass diese zuÃ?bungszwecken dazu gespielt werden kann. Le concept succès des Swing Quartets, Jazz Quartets et Groove Quartets se présente maintenant également en habits de Noël : Bert Lochs a arrangé quatre chants traditionnels de Noël dans un style swingué avec accompagnement de combo. Les Swingin' Christmas Quartets sont disponibles pour quatuors de trompettes, fl tes, clarinettes et saxophones altos, toutes les versions étant combinables entre elles. Dans la partie audio disponible en ligne de cette publication figurent non seulement une version de démonstration avec lâ??instrumentation complète et une version dâ??accompagnement, mais aussi quatre versions dans lesquelles chacune des quatre voix estsupprimée tour de rôle afin de permettre chaque instrumentiste de sâ??entraîner individuellement.
SKU: BT.DHP-1135496-070
9x12 inches. International.
The title Metamorphosis is on the one hand a metaphor for the development of the body and soul into a mature personality, and on the other hand it describes a musical transformation - a journey through musical styles and genres. Musiciansplaying this piece, which includes improvisational sections, also experience a transformation and development in themselves.Metamorphosis kan ook worden beschouwd als een proces dat begint met onze oorsprong (Initium), dat verdergaat via de ontwikkeling van lichaam en geest (Corpus, Animus), en dat ons aan de hand van ervaringen in het leven (Virtus, Invidia) doetontplooien tot een volwassen persoonlijkheid (Estasi). De muzikanten zullen tijdens het spelen een verandering in hun bewustzijn gewaarworden, waarbij ze een sterk besef ontwikkelen voor wat er is geweest en wat er zal zijn (het verleden en de toekomst). De improvisatiefragmenten zijn met opzet opengehouden (dus zonder notatie) om de speler de gelegenheid te geven zich vrij te bewegen binnen de betreffende muziekstijl – en zo zijn of haar fantasie vleugels te geven.Der Titel Metamorphosis ist einerseits im übertragenen Sinn zu verstehen, als Symbol für die Entwicklung von Körper und Seele zu einer gereiften Persönlichkeit. Andererseits beschreibt der Titel auch eine musikalische Verwandlung - eineReise durch musikalische Stile und Genres. Auch die Musiker werden beim Spielen dieses Stückes, das improvisatorische Abschnitte enthält, eine Verwandlung und Entwicklung durchlaufen.Le titre Metamorphosis décrit une transformation musicale - autrement dit, le processus qui commence avec nos origines (Initium), puis progresse travers l'évolution du corps et de l' me (Corpus, Animus) et enfin, gr ce l'expérience de la vie (Virtus, Invidia), se développe en une personnalité adulte (Estasi).Les musiciens connaîtront des états d'esprit changeants, entretenant la conscience de ce qui a été et de ce qui sera (le présent et l’avenir) tout en jouant. Les passages d’improvisation ont été délibérément laissés vierges –sans notation – afin de permettre à l’instrumentiste d’évoluer sans contraintes dans ce style musical et de laisser libre cours à son imagination.