Chen Yi’s Bamboo Song is a powerful scene of optimism, inspired by artists who are self-disciplined and consistent, and who seriously care about nature and society. The composer writes:
A jazz-rock infused guide to orchestral instruments, Billy and the Carnival tells the story of a young boy who discovers musicians coming to his park to play a concert. Within the course of
The six Brandenburg Concertos are among the most familiar of Bach's works. Among the six, the third is a wondrous experience for performers and audience, with its fascinating use of
Trust Melanie Thorne to arrange Verdi's famous "drinking song" from La Traviata for an ensemble of eight clarinets! Raise a glass as the opening theme is quietly introduced, then raucously
For guitar solo. First printing. One movement work based on a song from the 13th century. Includes program and biographical notes. Duration: ca. 4'. Score, 4 p.
Following the Capitol Quartet's commission and celebrated premiere of The Mechanics, Carter Pann composed this short encore piece for the Capitol Quartet as a written-out improvisation. The players
For solo violin. First printing. Composed for Jennifer Koh who premiered it as part of the 2016 New York Philharmonic Biennial. Inspired by the arpeggiated preludes from Bach's suites. Score, 3 p.
Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 (originally for violin) is the famous theme and variations on which countless composers have written their own “Paganini Variations.” When Jasmine Choi recorded
Celestial Bodies was commissioned by Powell flutes in celebration of Philip Dikeman, and premiered at the gala closing concert of the 2017 NFA convention. Composed with a lilting, moderate 6/8
"The cello is a fantastic instrument to work with," said Leshnoff. "Some instruments are more limited, but the cello has so much freedom. It can scream, it can cry, it can sing, it can dance and it can
This is the full orchestra study score of the well-known Leshnoff Clarinet Concerto per its premiere with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ricardo Morales and Yannick Nezet-Seguin in 2016. The