SKU: AP.1-ADV7621

UPC: 805095076219. English.

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 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 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-ADV7445

ISBN 9783892215998. UPC: 805095074451. English.

Subtitled Full Fathom Five, this modern excursion is not technically difficult and features improvised solos for all instruments. It demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike. Arranged for saxophone quartet (AATBar).

SKU: AP.1-ADV7443

UPC: 805095074437. English.

Memories Arrested in Space features six compositions for saxophone quartet inspired by Jackson Pollock paintings from 1947. This one, The Beauty of Space, subtitled Reflections of The Big Dipper, is a modern excursion with improvised solos for all, is not technically difficult, but it demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7464

ISBN 9783892218234. UPC: 805095074642. English.

Featuring four movements in contrasting styles and tempos---largo, allegro, adagio, vivace---this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included in German and English. Concerto à 4 Violini concertati has been arranged by Olaf Mühlenhardt.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7467

ISBN 9783892218265. UPC: 805095074673. English.

Featuring four distinct movements in contrasting styles---Grave * Allegro * Adagio * Spirituoso---this adaptation of an 18th century masterwork gives everyone equal responsibility for presenting technically challenging passages and produces antiphonal effects when they play in opposing pairs. Detailed historic notes are included.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7442

UPC: 805095074420. English.

Subtitled Phosphorescence, this modern excursion with improvised solos for all is not technically difficult, but it demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7440

ISBN 9783892215943. UPC: 805095074406. English.

Subtitled Lucifer, this modern excursion with improvised solos for all is not technically difficult, but it demands strong interpretation skills in the contemporary idiom. Long pauses throughout serve as pivotal points of reflection for players and listeners alike.

SKU: SU.27090010

John Carisi was a complete original both as a composer and as a person. His scruffy, unassuming demeanor,which concealed the sharpest of minds, combined with the wrinkled trench coat he often wore reminded those who knew him of the seemingly absent minded detective played by Peter Falk in the eponymous TV series. I would occasionally run into him on a midtown street corner where a casual hello would often turn into an hour-long discussion of music.Saxophone Quartet SATB Duration: 9:20 Composed: 2013 Published by: Distributed Composer.