Originally scored for eight cellos, this eight-minute work is dedicated to the memory of the composer's parents. In his words: the piece reflects their fondness for lyrical music, and is lightly colored by the influence of jazz harmonies touched on...
Written for the London Sinfonietta for Oliver Knussen's 50th birthday, and first performed by members of that ensemble in 2000 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Recorded by Peter Kolkay, bassoon, and Maureen Gallagher, viola, on Bridge Records. The...
Composed for and first performed by Fred Sherry at Alice Tully Hall, New York, in 2001, and recorded by him on Bridge Records. 5 minutes. The music recalls fragments of Charles Ives' Concord Sonata and Hallowe'en.
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First performed in 2001 in Amsterdam by Charles Neidich and Ayako Oshima, and recorded by them on Bridge Records. “Hiyoku” is a poetic word, originally used by the ancient Chinese poet, Bai Juyi, later adopted by Japanese authors. It...
This is the only surviving work for viola and piano by Finnish master composer Jean Sibelius. Composed in 1893, the piece has remained unpublished until this first edition from the Finnish publisher Fennica Gehrman.
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Born in Korea, Isang Yun (1917-1995) studied composition in France and Germany. His music employs the practices of the Western avant-garde as well as traditional Asian music. Konzert was first performed in 1991 by Heinz Holliger, oboe, and the...
Retracing is excerpted from Asko Concerto (2000). First performed by Peter Kolkay at Weill Recital Hall, New York, in 2002. Duration: 3 minutes.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesMedium: SoftcoverPages: 4Length: 12.00 in.Width: 8.75 in.Series: BH...
Premiered in 2000 at Weill Recital Hall, New York, by Virgil Blackwell, and recorded by him on Bridge Records. The piece was composed for Blackwell. The composer states: “Its title comes from the fact that, unlike the other woodwind...
Contents: The Rocky Road to Dublin • Drops of Brandy • Rights of Man • John Ryan's Polka • The Humours of Westport • Mylley gys Jee my Chaarjyn (Praise to God, my Friends) • Ny Kirree fo Niaghtey (The Sheep under the...
18 international pieces arranged for classical violinists. Includes principal violin melody part at an intermediate level, easy violin part for beginners, guitar chords, plus a choice of piano accompaniment or a more advanced violin accompaniment...
Contents: Song of the ghetto • Dance • Slow leaping dance • Fast csardas • Shall I, Shan't I • Dangling dance • Dance Melody I • Dance Melody II • Dance Melody III • Song • The silver leaves of the...
