Clarinet and Piano. By Carl Maria von Weber. (Clarinet). Woodwind Solo. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. 24 pages. Published by Schott.

Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.C501

Composed by Rob Hall. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C501. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C501).

ISBN 9790570815012.

Close Encounters for Clarinet in B flat & Piano draws on historic themes connected to the medieval closes (also know as wynds or vennels) of the Scottish burgh town of Lanark, situated in the rural Clyde Valley. Often named after prominent resident business owners, these otherwise unremarkable narrow lanes are given life by the records of their occupiers or through local tales.

Aside from the more self explanatory titles, ‘Luminare’ describes the astronomical interests of electrical pioneer David Hunter; ‘Jumbo Jive’ relates to the legend of an inebriated circus elephant escapee who became stuck in the arch of Wide Close; ‘Amber Sky’ connects the India Ale trade of Brewery Close with an occasional, evocative dusk light that cloaks the town before sunset.

Close Encounters comprises five fascinating and contrasted short movements each set within its own very vivid sound world. The colourful harmonic language is drawn from a number of musical influences including flavours of Jazz, the silver screen and the French impressionists, all adding up to music that is both engaging to play and to listen to. The five movements are set at a comfortable technical level for the intermediate to advanced clarinettist, cover the entire range of the instrument, and the set would make for an intriguing addition to any clarinet recital.

- Paul Harris (composer & clarinettist)

Suit able for intermediate to advanced clarinettists.
Grades 5–8

(Cover painting by Ronnie Cruwys www.drawin gthestreet.co.uk).

With online audio of piano accompaniments. By Various. By Various. Misc. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Clarinet & Piano or CD Playback / Play Along - Grade 2+

SKU: MA.EMR-63197

Composed by Gilles Remy and Rene Willener. Arranged by Jirka Kadlec. Score and parts. Duration 34'21. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 63197. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-63197).

1. Hello Christmas 2. Divine Christmas 3. Sweet Christmas Night 4. Jingle Bells 5. The Snow Angels 6. The Three Little Reindeer 7. Silver Bells 8. My Beautiful Christmas 9. Noel en Caleche 10. White Xmas 11. Wonderful Christmas 12. Peaceful Christmas.