Andalag # 1 - Duo for Flute and Clarinet (2011). Part of Andalag - Suite in 11 movements. Programme note Some years ago I was asked by the Faroese ensemble Aldubáran to compose duets for the woodwinds within the ensemble. The idea then came to me to write a Suite with the name “Andalag” in 11 movements. 8 movements are duets and are approximately 4 min. long. 2 movements are quartets and are approximately 8 min. long and 1 movement is an octet which is approximately 16 min. long. In other words the Suite will last approximately 60 min.   The (octet) instrumentation is2 flutes 2 clarinets 2 horns and 2 bassoons. The Faroese word “andalag” has a multilayerd meaning. The first half of the word is “anda” and means to breath or spirit and the second half of the word “lag” means melodi mood or layer. I use two small ideas in this Suite. One idea is in a sort of major mood and the other in a sort of minor mood. Sunleif Rasmussen May 2013

Beginners - Grade 3-Two copies of the combined flute and clarinet part booklet are included to encourage individual practise together with a bound piano score and free companion CD.These duets are designed to encourage absolute beginners to start playing together in small ensembles. Three notes are all that are required to play the first two duets! Gradually more and more notes are added throughout the book.In several of the duets the titles - when spoken - fit the initial phrase. Teachers may find this a useful aid in helping pupils to learn the rhythms.60 printed pages. Full colour cover and CD.