Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:06:41 +0200
From: Terje Lerstad
Subject: Re: [CB] Low Clarinet Quartet
I can not play in this group, but way back in 1977 I wrote two
pieces for only low clarinets.
Information from
OPUS 102:
CLARINET QUARTET NO. 19(1977)
I Allegro moderato
II Chorale variations
III Valse burlesque
A quartet for the four deepest members of the clarinet family.
The first movement is mainly melodious with variying harmonic
thickness. The second movements chorale variations utilises the
sonorous possibilities of the ensemble, while the waltz in the last
movement focuses the more humorous sides of this ensemble.
102
Bassett horn in F/Alto clarinet in Eflat, Bass clarinet in
Bflat/Alto clarinet in Eflat, Bass clarinet in Bflat/Contraalto
clarinet in Eflat, Contrabass clarinet in Bflat/Contraalto clarinet in
Eflat Duration : 5', Score 12 pages (B4)
OPUS 116:
CLARINET QUARTET NO. 20(1977)
I Allegro vivace
II Andante recitando
III Menuetto
IV Allegro furioso
Written for 4 bass clarinets, and using extensively the 4 1/2
octave range. In the first movement melodies are presented together
with a rhytmic, tango-like ostinato. The second movement is
recitative-like, with no clear feeling of meter. The third movement is
an "ordinary" menuetto, and the last agitated, quick with alternating
unisono and harmonized sections.
116
4 Bass clarinets in Bflat
Duration : 7', Score 16 pages (B4)
Terje Lerstad
Sung Hwang Wang wrote:
> Hello all, I am looking to form a low clarinet quartet to play
locally
> in the area of Vancouver Canada. 2 bass clarinets, 1
contra alto, and
> 1 contrabass.
>
> Is anyone interested? Students, amateurs or pros, all
are welcome!
> Contact Willy
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