From the Publisher
Crossover Suite No. 1 comprises five stylistically very diverse movements. 1. INTRODUCTION: A brisk opening leads to a bass groove on bass clarinet. Various animated stylistic elements such as finger snaps are contrasted with ‘straighter’ elements familiar from march music. 2. VIENNESE WALTZ: A waltz in a minor key, with the characteristic and unmistakable accompaniment in the Viennese style. 3. ROUNDABOUT: Roundabout is a rondo with recurring motifs and a point of rest in the adagio. 4. STOMPS AND CLAPS: As the name suggests, the work is performed with the help of hands and feet. Body percussion alternates with technically demanding passages. 5. FINALE: A rapid final movement with a dolce middle part leads to a furious closing section with changes of meter and some dynamic surprises. Each movement can also stand on its own, but when performed as a complete suite this composition shows off the full breadth and capability of a clarinet quartet.
Performance duration (approx): 24'30
Movements
- Introduction
- Viennese Waltz
- Roundabout
- Stomps and Claps
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Bb Clarinet
- Part 2: Bb Clarinet
- Part 3: Bb Clarinet
- Part 4: Bass Clarinet
Publisher: Symphonic Dimensions Publishing
Publisher's reference: SDP203-23
Our Stock Code: 1677317
Media Type: Paperback
