SKU: PR.114422450
ISBN 9781491134986. UPC: 680160685974. 9 x 12 inches.
Bachâs colossal Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin has been crowned by many masters as one of musicâs greatest achievements, and even its famous Chaconne movement alone is a mountain many performers dare not scale. While the literature of several other instruments has been enriched by transcriptions of the Chaconne, Mazzantiâs heroic adaptation of the complete Partita is the culmination of many yearsâ work, and the only transcription specifically for the piccoloâs unique range.THE INSPIRATIONEver since my childhood, Johann Sebastian Bachâs solo violin music (like his works for solo cello) has always held a charm and mystery for me. Thereâs something about this repertoire that sparks an inextinguishable questioning in my musical and human soul.It is music without spatial limits or temporal cages, a music as essential as it is masterfully complex, in which the solitary voice of man meets the all-encompassing voice of God. It is a music whose vertical and horizontal dimensions, already admirably fused, are faceted into new and mysterious realities. For every violinist, the study of these compositions is at the apex of tenacious technical study and interpretative effort.Violinist Joshua Bell has said the Ciaccona (Bach did write the Partitaâs movement titles in Italian) is ânot just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history. Itâs a spiritually powerful piece, emotionally powerful, structurally perfect.âTranscribing and performing Bachâs PARTITA NO. 2, BWV 1004 on piccolo was a feat that took years of work. The famous Ciaccona movement is, of course, the piece that alone occupied most of this time. How does one honor and elevate such high music with such a âsmallâ instrument, devoid of the enormous expressive potential of the violin, devoid of its chords and its polyphony? How might I transform the piccolo into an instrument with, like the violin, full-bodied low notes and subtle high notes? Above all, why undertake such a demanding and extraordinary journey?The first reason is obvious: by transcribing, studying, and performing such an admirable piece, we assimilate it, it becomes part of us, it enormously enriches our musical interior.In addition, it forces us technically to expand the colors, agility, and flexibility of the instrument; it makes us think in a polyphonic way.Finally, the daily study, especially of the Ciaccona, is an extraordinary gymnasium in which to consolidate and strengthen our general technique.THE TRANSCRIPTIONThe whole Partita was transcribed in the key of A minor, a fifth above the original in D minor. This was necessary for the lowest note of the violin (G) to correspond to the lowest note of the piccolo (D). This version exploits the full range of the piccolo, from the D of the first octave to the B of the third octave. However some octave adjustments were needed.The chords, particularly in the Sarabanda and the Ciaccona, have been left with the same notational system used by Bach in his version for violin. I chose to respect Bachâs presentation and did not transcribe these into grace notes breaking the chords. I advocate that we must at least try to think of this music in its vertical dimension, trying to make the notes resonate as if they were being played together, deciding the speed of the arpeggio based on musical needs.While some woodwind editions of Bachâs string solos do indicate broken chords as grace notes, this implies that the most important note is necessarily the highest one, while sometimes it is precisely in the lower pitches that the theme is voiced.In this piccolo adaptation, many of Bachâs original articulations have been respected. Some have been changed, when needing to adapt them to the specific needs of flute playing.The two passages in the Ciaccona where Bach indicates âarpeggioâ were rendered trying to respect the most consolidated and virtuous violin traditions, and at the same time the possibilities that the piccolo offers us. For this purpose, in some cases, different revoicings of the chords have been used.I thank all those who patiently listened to me and were close to me during this period, for their observations and advice. In particular, I thank my daughter Sara for her assistance and skill in entering this edition into music writing software.
SKU: BT.MUSM570209088
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13 specially commissioned pieces which aim to breathe new life into a largely neglected component of the GCSE/Key Stage 4 Music syllabus, Ensemble Performance. On Track comes complete with a CD-Rom containing all the parts for all the pieces and transpositions for any instrument, and these parts come with a licence for printing as many copies as needed, directly from the CD-Rom. A separate 'audio' CD also contains recordings of every piece. The book contains scores for each piece and extended notes by the composers to aid in the preparation of the music: there are 5 pieces for fixed ensembles and 8 pieces for flexible ensembles. The editor of the compilation, Sadie Harrison, comments: Playing in an ensemble with one's peers is perhaps the most rewarding and satisfying thing to do as a young performer, and it is crucial to nurture this element of GCSE courses to reflect this. On Track is a fantastic collection of many different styles, approaches and sounds. There is something in here for everybody, at whatever level, and on whatever instrument. This is what GCSE Music teachers are crying out for, and finally here is something that really hits the mark. Harrison's comments are echoed by recent examiners' reports from EdExcel, one of the largest examiners of GCSE music. They describe how the music they heard in examinations demonstrated 'an extreme range of standards and revealed evidence of the very wide range of instruments in use'. The AQA (Assessment and Qualification Alliance) Examiners' report in 2004 warns schools against allowing their students to present solo music with a piano accompaniment played by a teacher or with a CD accompaniment for the ensemble performance component. It continues, saying that it is of utmost importance that the chosen ensemble allows the candidate to show rapport with the other player(s). This is a significant requirement with which many [examination] centres did NOT comply. Fixed Ensembles Sadie Harrison — On the run!for clarinet in Bb, violin, 'cello, piano Ed Hughes — Matthew's Mazurkafor piano duet Jeremy Dale Roberts — 'Takes three...' for trumpet, 'cello, piano Matthew Roddie — Gone Clubbin' for violin, 'cello Thomas Simaku — From Across the Sea for 2 flutes, clarinet in Bb Flexible Ensembles David Blake — Piece for Luis and Justin for four instruments Anthony Gilbert — U-GO for Arirang for four instruments Jo Kondo — A Birthday Toast for any number of instruments David Lumsdaine — A tree dances for Orpheus for three instruments Paul Mealor — Swing Slow for two instruments Robert Saxton — There and Back for three instruments John Stringer — Duo for two instruments Lu s Tinoco — Diversion for four instruments.
SKU: PR.144404550
UPC: 680160030859.
After finishing a serious woodwind quintet in the fall of 2001 [Tela Lacerata], I found, in the ensuing months, that its cinders/ashes were still impregnating my eardrums. Therefore, when I set out to write the present string piece, I realized that the musical veins of the quartet, like related cousins, were sharing the same blood as the earlier wind composition. The resultant Fifth Quartet evolved into two large, extended movements, each one containing seven parts that are played without pause. As the list of the various sub-sections clearly indicates, the formal structure of the movements appear to be identical: each with three main parts enveloped by interludes, plus an introduction and coda. However, the principal segments of the first (slow) movement gradually decrease in length, while those of the second (fast) movement increase. In addition, there is a goodly amount of sonic material stolen from the first movement which reappears -- stitched together in a new guise -- into the world of the second. for example, the bulk of Parts B and C of Movement II are lifted bodily, although elaborately modified, from their first appearances in the Introduction and Part A of the fist movement. This offers, I suppose at least a hint of a traditional recapitulation. As was true in the earlier woodwind piece -- both harmonically and melodically -- the embryonic growth of the musical fabric (primarily the tritone and perfect fifth) is omnipresent, almost obsessively, throughout the course of the whole work. These two intervals, not unlike plasticine, habitually transform themselves into the scales, chords, and melodic lines that pervade the texture of the quartet. Owing to the largely unrelieved dramatic flow, the shifting speed, and the often fervent intensity, the quartet places considerable demands on the dexterity, virtuosity, and stamina of the four performers. String Quartet No. 5 is approximately 22 minutes in duration and affectionately dedicated to my violinist wife Elizabeth, as a gift for our 47 years together. It was commissioned by the Corigliano String Quartet, New York, NY. -- Sydney Hodkinson.
SKU: PR.14440455S
UPC: 680160030873.
SKU: CF.BF120
ISBN 9781491149836. UPC: 680160907335. 9 x 12 inches.
Continuing on the success of the popular Compatible series,Compatible Duets for Strings, Volume II contains 29 duets in avariety of styles (classical, folk music, new original pieces) thatcan be played with any combination of two string instruments.Students can develop their chamber ensemble skills whileplaying with their friends, no matter what string instrumentthey play. Ranging from grade levels 2–3, Compatible Duetsfor Strings, Volume II is perfect for orchestra directors to buyfor use in the classroom, and its flexibility makes it a musthavefor any string player.Having students play in small chamber music groups is a very beneficial exercise to improvethe student’s overall musicianship. The simplest form of chamber music is the duet. It is anopportunity for the student to play with a teacher or to play with another student of similarabilities. Aspects of playing such as tone quality, intonation, technique and ensemble skillscan be developed during the process of studying duets.These duets are different in that they have many different performance options since all ofthe books in this series are compatible. As former long time music educators we alwayshad student that wanted to come to the music room during lunch or after school and theyjust wanted to play with their friends. That was not possible since there is very little duetmaterial available that is compatible with all of the string instruments. This book and thefirst volume in the series takes care of that. A student can now grab their friend no matterwhat instrument they play and have hours of fun playing duets together. Most importantthey will learn something in the process.The duets have been generally placed in the book in order of difficulty and cover a rangeof keys that are appropriate for this ability level. Special care was given to making surethat both of the duet parts were on a similar ability level and that each line was givenan opportunity to play a lead role at some point during the arrangement. Also, most ofthe musical markings are attached to both systems and the point size of the music wasconsidered for ease of reading.It is our hope that this collection will help to stimulate and enhance the musicianship of theperformers. It was a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to put together this collection.We hope it is a useful tool for you for years to come.
SKU: CF.BF121
ISBN 9781491149843. UPC: 680160907342. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.BF119
ISBN 9781491149829. UPC: 680160907328. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: PR.114417500
UPC: 680160634910. 9.5 x 13 inches.
Stream for Clarinet and String Quartet (2015) was commissioned by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society in celebration of its 30th Anniversary Season, through support of The William Penn Foundation. The first performance was in April 2016 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Notes from the composer: The 'line' in Stream is often threaded together into a chain made up of separate 'points' played by the strings, and sometimes by the string and the clarinet. An analogy might be that each instrument, at times, produces a single 'ray of light' from within the larger light source. Moreover, there are many passages where the intended effect is that of the strings providing a 'halo' surrounding the solo clarinet. Similarly, the clarinet often dovetails with, as well as emerges or submerges in and out of, a strand in the string music..What's in a name?   In my titles, I generally aim to capture something that I believe to be essential about the particular work.  At some level this is to offer an entry-point for the listener, a glimpse of the composition in its totality.  STREAM as a title came to be when much of the music was already fully composed, and it encapsulates much of what I wish to say in words about this work: it suggests flow - whether gentle or forceful; it implies a journey, one that could take us onto unexpected terrains yet is always moving forward; embedded into this word is also the idea of stream of consciousness, and with it, free association and unexpected twists of fancy. Approximately 16 minutes in duration, STREAM is to be played without a break, yet there are strong elements of a three-movement structure here. An expository quasi-first-movement lays out important materials of varying character; the middle part, suggesting contrast and repose, is initially slow and reflective, but then embarks on new explorations of the notion of stasis, while the final movement is dominated by fast-moving music of high energy that consolidates the previous materials. Important throughout is the way in which seemingly transitional stretches of music emerge and propel the music onward in ways that are at once unexpected and fantastical. A composer's statement about this work would not be complete without acknowledging the degree to which the work was inspired by the awareness that it was being created for a quintet of extraordinary performers of the most beautiful and flowing musicianship - clarinet virtuoso Anthony McGill and the intrepid Brentano Quartet. Shulamit Ran .
SKU: PR.11441750S
UPC: 680160634934. 9.5 x 13 inches.
SKU: BR.KM-2483-07
ISBN 9790004502587. 9 x 12 inches.
Friedrich HolderlinMnemosyne Ein Zeichen sind wir, deutungslos,Schmerzlos sind wir und haben fastDie Sprache in der Fremde verloren.Wenn namlich uber MenschenEin Streit ist an dem Himmel und gewaltigDie Monde gehn, so redetDas Meer auch und Strome mussenDen Pfad sich suchen. ZweifellosIst aber Einer, derKann taglich es andern. Kaum bedarf erGesetz. Und es tonet das Blatt und Eichbaume wehn dann nebenDen Firnen. Denn nicht vermogenDie Himmlischen alles. Namlich es reichenDie Sterblichen eh an den Abgrund. Also wendet es sich, das Echo,Mit diesen. Lang istDie Zeit, es ereignet sich aberDas Wahre. Wie aber Liebes? SonnenscheinAm Boden sehen wir und trockenen StaubUnd heimatlich die Schatten der Walder und es bluhetAn Dachern der Rauch, bei alter KroneDer Turme, friedsam; gut sind namlich,Hat gegenredend die SeeleEin Himmlisches verwundet, die Tageszeichen.Denn Schnee, wie MaienblumenDas Edelmutige, woEs seie, bedeutend, glanzet aufDer grunen WieseDer Alpen, halftig, da, vom Kreuze redend, dasGesetzt ist unterwegs einmalGestorbenen, auf hoher StrassEin Wandersmann geht zornigFern ahnend mitDem andern, aber was ist dies?Am Feigenbaum ist meinAchilles mir gestorben,Und Ajax liegtAn den Grotten der See,An Bachen, benachbart dem Skamandros.An Schlafen Sausen einst, nachDer unbewegten Salamis steterGewohnheit, in der Fremd, ist grossAjax gestorben,Patroklos aber in des Koniges Harnisch. Und es starbenNoch andere viel. Am Kitharon aber lagEleuthera, der Mnemosyne Stadt. Der auch, alsAblegte den Mantel Gott, das Abendliche nachher losteDie Locken. Himmlische namlich sindUnwillig, wenn einer nicht die Seele schonend sichZusammengenommen, aber er muss doch; demGleich fehlet die TrauerIn meinen Holderlin lesen-Stucken ging es mir darum, Wege zu finden, die gewaltigen Sprachstrukturen Holderlins so in die zeitliche Form der Musik zu integrieren, dass sie Funktionen der musikalischen Form ubernehmen, ohne in ihrer Eigenkraft (sowohl akustisch wie auch im Sinne expressiver ,,Deutung) im geringsten geschmalert zu werden. Das hiess zunachst: Sprechen, nicht singen! - Aber das wurde nur bedeuten, dass es nicht um die Musikalisierung von Text geht; ebenso wichtig ist es, dass es auch nicht um melodramatisch ,,erzahlende Musik geht. Sondern: Zwei autonome Kunste durchdringen sich auf diaphane Weise, ohne sich zu uberformen oder auszuloschen; es handelt sich um einen Dialog, nicht um eine Vereinnahmung durch Hierarchisierung.Sind wir uns selbst zu einem ,,Zeichen...deutungslos geworden, wie es Holderlins Anfangszeilen sagen, so erscheinen auch die Zeichen, die wir selber setzen, sich immer mehr einer Deutbarkeit zu entziehen. Mein Stuck, das den vollstandigen Text von Holderlins Mnemosyne integriert, stellt auf seine Weise die Frage nach dem ,,Zeichen. ,,Was ist dies? Klang? Wort? Schrift? Wie sind die Grenzen, die Ubergange, die gegenseitigen Beeinflussungen der einzelnen Zeichenregionen? Was liegt ihnen zugrunde? Worte und musikalische Zeichen bewegen sich im Medium der Zeit; Schriftzeichen erscheinen zunachst als Verraumlichung, aber man muss daran erinnern, dass der Vorgang des Schreibens - wie er in der ostasiatischen Kalligraphie zu hochster Kunst entwickelt wurde - auch zeitlichen Charakter hat. Mnemosyne - die Kraft des Sich-Erinnerns - schafft die Zeichen, indem sie Gestalten durch Wiederholung fixiert und so aus dem endlosen Fluss der wahrgenommenen Vorgange herauslost. Die so entstehende artikulierte Zeit schafft wiederum durch das Wechselspiel von fixierten und sich bewegenden Gestalten das Bewusstsein fur differenzierte Formablaufe. Der Formverlauf meines Stuckes zeichnet solche genetischen Prozesse nach. Der Horer wird schnell merken, dass die Wortzeichen oft einer zuerst erscheinenden musikalischen Klangwelt entspringen (ich stimme Walter Benjamin zu, wenn er sagt, dass die Sprache in ihrer grundlegenden Schicht expressiven - und nicht darstellenden - Charakter hat). Die Schrift auf der Leinwand folgt zunachst den sprachlichen Aktionen der Stimme, erhalt dann aber auch eigene Teile der Form zugeteilt, in der sie sich als autonomes Zeichen darstellt. In der durch die drei Strophen Holderlins notwendigerweise dreiteiligen Gesamtform gibt es immer wieder Abschnitte, in denen entweder das musikalische Geschehen oder die Sprachzeichen des Gedichtes oder das Sich-Schreiben der Schrift im Vordergrund stehen; der Komponist versteht sich also hier auch als ,,Zusammensetzer der in unserer Wahrnehmung so verschieden besetzten Zeiten des Schreibens, Sprechens und Musikhorens. Es bilden sich im Verlauf des 40-minutigen Stuckes auch Grenzfalle, wie ,,stumme Musik oder total musikalisierte - ihrer Verstehbarkeit beraubte - Textrezitation. Auch das Singen von Text - in meinen bisherigen Holderlinstucken strikt vermieden - wird als ausserste Moglichkeit gegen Ende des formalen Prozesses zugelassen. An einigen Stellen zeigt die Musik sozusagen direkt auf sich selbst. Es sind Formzustande, die ich in meinem ,,Shir Hashirim als ,,Koan bezeichnet habe: ,,endlose Wiederholungen einer zeichenhaften Konstellation, bei jeder Wiederholung minimal verandert - so wie ein Kalligraph sein Schriftzeichen bei jedem Malvorgang unwillkurlich verandert und neu schafft. Steht im ersten Teil der Grossform der Aspekt des Abstrakten, des Unsinnlichen im Vordergrund, so wird im zweiten Teil Bildhaftigkeit als Eigenschaft nicht nur der Sprache, sondern auch der Musik betont: die Landschaft, halb schnee - halb blutenbedeckt, die der Wanderer ,,zornig durchstreift. Am Ende dieses Teils wird das Schriftbild selber zur Landschaft, die der Leser/Horer durchwandert. Er wird im dritten Teil durch einen Verwandlungsprozess zu den ekstatischen Ursprungen des holderlinschen Dichtens gefuhrt, und damit zur explizit musikalischen Ebene: Die Totenklage um Hektor und Ajax wird zum ,,dithyrambischen Tanz, wie es Holderlins Schlusszeile entwirft: ,,... darum fehlet die Trauer. Es bleibt noch nachzutragen, dass ich den in der Stuttgarter Ausgabe der Werke Holderlins in drei Versionen abgedruckten Text in einer Mischversion verwendet habe: die erste Strophe aus der 2. Fassung, die zweite mit Abweichungen und Widerspruchen aus allen drei Fassungen, und die dritte Strophe aus der 3. Fassung. (Hans Zender) CD:Salome Kammer (voice), Klangforum Wien, cond. Hans ZenderKairos 0012522KAIBibliography:Allwardt, Ingrid: Nach-Lese. Holderlins Gesang im Resonanzraum der Musik Hans Zenders, in: Hans Zender. Vielstimmig in sich, hrsg. von Werner Grunzweig, Jorn Peter Hiekel und Anouk Jeschke (= Archive zur Musik des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts, Band 12), Hofheim: Wolke 2008, pp. 43-60.Fuhrmann, Wolfgang: Zender lesen. Die Frage nach dem Zeichen in ,,Mnemosyne, in: ,,Ein Zeichen sind wir, deutungslos. Holderlin lesen, Ikkyu Sojun horen, Musik denken, hrsg. von Violetta L. Waibel, Gottingen: Wallstein 2020, S. 194-211Pragungen im Pluralismus. Hans Zender im Gesprach mit Jorn Peter Hiekel, in: Orientierungen. Wege im Pluralismus der Gegenwartsmusik, hrsg. von Jorn Peter Hiekel (= Veroffentlichungen des Instituts fur Neue Musik und Musikerziehung Darmstadt, Band 47), Mainz u. a.: Schott 2007, pp. 130-137.Mosch, Ulrich: Ultrachromatik und Mikrotonalitat. Hans Zenders Grundlegung einer neuen Harmonik, in: Hans Zender. Vielstimmig in sich, hrsg. von Werner Grunzweig, Jorn Peter Hiekel und Anouk Jeschke (= Archive zur Musik des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts, Band 12), Hofheim: Wolke 2008, pp. 61-76.Schmidt, Dorte: Erfahrung und Erinnerung. Kompositorisches Material zwischen Klang und Bedeutung in der Kammermusik des spaten 20. Jahrhunderts, in: Mnemosyne. Zeit und Gedachtnis in der europaischen Musik des ausgehenden 20. Jahrhunderts, hrsg. von Dorothea Redepenning und Joachim Steinheuer, Saarbrucken: Pfau 2006, pp. 41-58.Zenck, Martin: Holderlin lesen seiner Stimme zuhoren. Holderlin-Lekturen von Klaus Michael Gruber, Hans Zender und Bruno Ganz, in: Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik 172 (2011), Heft 6, pp. 25-29.Zender, Hans: Zu meinem Zyklus Holderlin lesen, in: Mnemosyne. Zeit und Gedachtnis in der europaischen Musik des ausgehenden 20. Jahrhunderts, hrsg. von Dorothea Redepenning und Joachim Steinheuer, Saarbrucken: Pfau 2006, pp. 26-40.World premiere: Witten (Wittener Tage fur neue Kammermusik), May 4, 2001.
SKU: CF.BF150
ISBN 9781491162101. UPC: 680160920846.
Learning to play chamber music is an important milestone in the music student’s journey. Playing with a teacher or friend helps develop rhythmic independence, intonation, listening skills, and sense of pulse that are vital to playing in an ensemble. These progressive duets offer beginning and developing players the opportunity to play along with others, or with the helpful support of the teacher in a lesson. Each duet adds new techniques and challenges that align with the natural advancement of lessons, moving from easy rhythms and keys to staccato bow strokes, slurs, accidentals (low or extended finger patterns), and more complex or independent rhythms. While the melody remains in the top line, musicians can alternate playing the melody as all efforts have been made to keep both parts at a similar difficulty level. This book features familiar melodies for the holidays, including sacred and secular Christmas songs, music for Hanukkah, and folk tunes from many countries. Appropriate for caroling, recitals, or chamber holiday concerts, there are 30 festive selections of different tempi, styles, and keys for variety, while remaining in string-friendly ranges. Each duet is one page or less in length, ensuring an immediate sense of success for young players. Put new skills into practice while celebrating the season.
SKU: PR.41641439L
UPC: 680160606924. 11 x 14 inches.
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, Percussion, Strings.The work Tone Poem is composed for chamber orchestra, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 1 percussion and strings. The length is about 8 minutes. It is inspired by two poems by Su Dong-po (1036-1101) about southern Chinese landscape paintings. The imagination of the two beautiful ancient Chinese poems became the sonic landscape pictures, to share with my musicians and audience. The brimming waves, the sunny day, The dimming hills, the rainy haze. The West Lake as the Beauty Xizi, Whether she is adorned richly or plainly. Like spilt ink dark clouds spread o'er the hills as a pall; Like bouncing pearls the raindrops in the boat run riot. A sudden rolling gale comes and dispels them all, Below Lake View Pavilion sky-mirrored water's quiet.The work Tone Poem is composed for chamber orchestra, 2 flutes, 2oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 1 percussion andstrings. The length is about 8 minutes. It is inspired by two poems by SuDong-po (1036-1101) about southern Chinese landscape paintings.The imagination of the two beautiful ancient Chinese poems became thesonic landscape pictures, to share with my musicians and audience.The brimming waves, the sunny day,The dimming hills, the rainy haze.The West Lake as the Beauty Xizi,Whether she is adorned richly or plainly.Like spilt ink dark clouds spread o'er the hills as a pall;Like bouncing pearls the raindrops in the boat run riot.A sudden rolling gale comes and dispels them all,Below Lake View Pavilion sky-mirrored water's quiet.
SKU: PR.416414390
UPC: 680160606917. 8.5 x 11 inches.
SKU: BR.EB-9271
ISBN 9790004185711. 0 x 0 inches.
I fell in love with the remarkable singing of the Tenores di Bitti on hearing their recordings as a student. Their uniquely intense vocal timbre, their harmony, which seemed pure and rough at once, and the sense that this music was, at root, not so much about performance as simply being together in the world, in a community of spirit. At the time, I had no intention of using this music to my own creative ends, but now, here we are: Sardinian Songbook is the second in a cycle of works for the Ligeti Quartet, all based on transcriptions of music from different throat-singing traditions. Like string quartets, the tenores usually sing in groups of four voices, but being free from instruments they stand very close together enabling the resonances of their voices to blend and interact in a special way. The quartet, of course, can only sit so close before their bows clash, so I have chosen instead to reflect this physical closeness inversely, by getting the players to stand increasingly far from one another as the piece progresses. In so doing, the initial state of sonic blend gives way to hocketing lines, opening up the sense of space.Christian Mason, 2018 The four movements may be played separately or as a collection. If played together the following order should be observed (see table of contents).World premiere: Sheffield/UK, Firth Hall, April 14, 2018, Commissioned by Ligeti Quartet.
SKU: BR.EB-9270
ISBN 9790004185704. 9 x 12 inches.
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