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Author: srattle
Date: 2010-10-07 17:33
Hi everyone,
I would like to ask for a program suggestion.
I have been asked to perform, accompanying a speaker, who's subject is "How free is Man: a Neuroscientific study between Determinism and full Freedom"
As a suggestion, the promoter put forth the idea of having pieces that vary from freedom and constraint (eg. a very strict, possibly minimalist piece, a very free romantic type piece, and something that incorporates both, for-instance a baroque piece which has a strict basso continuo and a free melody line on top)
Well, I am hesitant about playing a transcription of a baroque piece, as I don't free clarinet represents that music very well.
Would any of you have any suggestions on a program that would fit this subject? (doesn't necessarily have to be based around his suggestions)
I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks so much
Sacha
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2010-10-07 21:18
"Strict" piece: The third of Stravinsky's Three Pieces, the last movement of the Hindemith Clarinet Sonata, or the last movement of the Malcolm Arnold Clarinet Sonatina.
Romantic piece: A movement from one of the Brahms Sonatas or Robert Schumann Fantasy Pieces.
Baroque: There's the Handel Clarinet Concerto, a creation of Sir John Barbirolli. I'm not very familiar with it, but there might be some part of it you can use. You might also want to consider the Tartini Concertino, arranged for clarinet by Gordon Jacob. I'm not sure if any of the movements have exactly what you're looking for, a "strict basso continuo and a free melody line on top," but I think the second movement comes close.
I'm not sure exactly how this would fit in, but I'd also consider the Copland Clarinet Sonata (the composer's transcription of his violin sonata). I can't explain why, but I think parts of this sonata would fit in perfectly with the speaker's topic.
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Author: RJShaw0
Date: 2010-10-08 10:08
For the Romantic, I'd agree with clarinetguy and by the description you give of what you want, I'd probably opt for either the 2nd mvt of Brahms Sonata 1 or mvt 1 of Sonata 2. Any of the Fantasiestucke are good, the last is very emotional.
RJS
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2010-10-08 10:40
For "determinism," you could try a 12-tone piece or a classic piece in sonata form. For "freedom," do a free improvisation on the spot. For both, improvise over a limited chord progression (for example, a 3-chord standard blues progression).
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: howarth
Date: 2010-10-08 12:54
Perhaps for a strict piece the Alvin Lucier 'In Memoriam Jon Higgins' would work well. The piece involves playing single notes for 1 minute at a time that relate to a rising sine wave that is played through a single speaker. Very little room, if any, for individual interpretation.
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Author: James Langdell
Date: 2010-10-08 18:17
For a minimalist piece that works through a strict process in trackable ways, consider Tom Johnson's "Bedtime Stories" for clarinet and narrator (the clarinet player can also do the narration).
http://www.editions75.com/EnglishPortal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107:bedtime-storiesn1985n&catid=45:music-with-text&Itemid=62
There are other process pieces by Johnson that are appropriate for clarinet as well as a variety of instruments, that don't include speech.
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Author: Sarah Elbaz
Date: 2010-10-09 17:25
There is a composition for clarinet and narrator by Israeli composer Ari Ben Shabtai.
it has a very strong political color- the subject is the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
Sarah
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