Time Pieces – 60 years of American Music for clarinet and piano
Peter Furniss clarinet – David Leiher Jones piano
Conceived by British performers Peter Furniss and David Leiher Jones, presenting music of the last 60 years for clarinet and piano, this collection provides a rich anthology in which an intriguing musical lineage is celebrated.
- Leonard Bernstein Sonata (1942) This early work is superbly written and shows a clearly developed compositional voice. Influenced by Bernstein’s teacher Hindemith, this piece contains many elements of Bernstein’s later works, including a brilliant jazz-inspired finale.
- Robert Muczynski Time Pieces (1985) These robust, lyrical and virtuosic pieces have become popular with clarinettists all over the world in a short time.
- Michael Kaulkin American Standard (1993) WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING This attractive one movement work written for Peter Furniss won Honorable Mention at the 1994 New Music Delaware Festival.
- Richard Dudas Sonata (2004) WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING Completed in 2004 and commissioned by the performers, this substantial duo is a deeply lyrical work, combining moments of great depth and tenderness with a brilliantly crafted finale.
- James Cohn Sonatina Op 56 (1981) This is a delightful three-movement character piece with plenty of charm, wit and considerable bravura.
- Victor Babin Hillandale Waltzes – 8 Waltz Movements Composed on a Theme by Johann Hummel (1942)A brilliant and popular set of highly contrasted stylistic variations on a classical dance tune.
‘Highly recommended! ‘
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE MAGAZINE
Playing Time: 70 mins.
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