black root for solo Eb clarinet | dedicated to Markus Wenninger. An entanglement of sounds some of which lie below the surface, out of hearing. Duration: circa 12 minutes black root develops material from the works that preceded it. This follows on from a compositional trend that can be traced back over many years but…
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the shape distance [1] flute 1 / clarinetDedicated to Adam Starkie the shape distance are a series of [initially] seven pieces constructed somewhat akin to ‘Russian Dolls’ in that each contains the same or similar core material that is ‘enclosed’ by other layers of material.The core music is represented by two solo pieces that although composed in…
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the shape distance [2] flute 1 / clarinet / piano Dedicated to Caleb Herron and Chamber Cartel (Atlanta USA) the shape distance are a series of [initially] seven pieces constructed somewhat akin to ‘Russian Dolls’ in that each contains the same or similar core material that is ‘enclosed’ by other layers of material. The core music is…
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the shape distance [3] flutes 1 / clarinet 1 + 2 / viola / harp / piano Dedicated to Caleb Herron and Chamber Cartel (Atlanta USA) The Shape Distance by Chamber Cartel the shape distance are a series of [initially] seven pieces constructed somewhat akin to ‘Russian Dolls’ in that each contains the same or similar core…
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the shape distance [5] flutes 1 + 2 / clarinet / viola / percussion (1)Dedicated to Caleb Herron and Chamber Cartel (Atlanta USA) The Shape Distance by Chamber Cartel the shape distance are a series of [initially] seven pieces constructed somewhat akin to ‘Russian Dolls’ in that each contains the same or similar core material that is…
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the shape distance [6] flute 1 / clarinet / harp / percussion (1) Dedicated to Caleb Herron and Chamber Cartel (Atlanta USA) Chamber Cartel premiere recording of Marc Yeats’ ‘the shape distance [6]’ for flute, clarinet, viola, harp and percussion [1] This track does not appear on ‘the shape distance’ CD and download album, but there…
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the shape distance [7] flutes 1 + 2 / clarinet / viola / harp / piano / percussion (1)Dedicated to Caleb Herron and Chamber Cartel (Atlanta USA) The Shape Distance by Chamber Cartel the shape distance are a series of [initially] seven pieces constructed somewhat akin to ‘Russian Dolls’ in that each contains the same or similar…
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For Bass Clarinet | commissioned by Sarah Watts | Duration circa 8.5 minutes Quarter-sounds is published by Metropolis Music Publishers and is available here: quarter-sounds is a study in the use of multiphonics. The piece was commissioned by the bass clarinettist, Sarah Watts to utilise her new multiphonic fingerings within the context of a piece…
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For solo B flat clarinet | Duration 9.5 minutes | Dedicated to Mark Hewitt Premiered by Markus Wenninger, July 2014, at Benedictine monastery of St.Stephan, Augsburg, Germany.
Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano. Duration 14 minutes. Dedicated to Gordon Crosse.
For clarinet, violin and piano. Dedicated to Les Pratt. Commissioned by Manchester Pride to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Samuel Barber. First performance 27th August 2010 – Manchester. schlick’s approximation is performed by Chroma (Stuart King, clarinet; Marcus Barcham-Stevens, violin; Martin Cousin, piano) recorded at the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Manchester on the…
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For four bass clarinets and percussion. Duration – 10:00 – Commissioned by The Scottish Clarinet Quartet. Premiere 17th August 08 (percussionist Iain Sandilands) Edinburgh.
For Clarinet, violin and cello. dedicated to Richard Craig. Premiere: The New York Miniaturist Ensemble, New York, spring 2006 Duration 6 minutes Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
18 min. Bass Clarinet Quintet – bcl, vln 1, vln 2, vla,vc. Dedicated to Sarah Watts Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable.
Bass Clarinet and Piano | First prize winner in the World Bass Clarinet Composing Competition – October 2005 | duration 10 minutes
Nuptial gift. Premiere – illegal harmony wind trio – An Tuireann Art Centre, April 200412 mins. alto flute, cor anglais, bass clarinet To Carla Rees and Mark Dawson, a nuptial gift. Premiere – illegal harmony wind trio – An Tuireann Art Centre, April 2004
8 songs for soprano, bass clarinet and cello. Premiered by illegal harmony with Natalie Raybould (soprano) at An Tuireann Art Centre, March 2005. Duration: 16 minutes. 1My skin tells meI know you’re thereHiddenWatchingIn the corner of her eyeMy mother ’s fear. 2Your eyes are more beautiful than mineWideShinning innocenceI EAT YOU! 3Swirling whirligigPlay away…
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7 mins. for clarinet, trumpet, double bass, piano, timpani drum. Premiere – Paragon, The Hub, Edinburgh September 2003 Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
15 mins. for bass clarinet duo. | To Henri Bok and Sarah Watts | Premiered RNCM Manchester 2003 Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
12 mins. for E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bass trombone, violoncello, double bass, percussion (1). Commissioned by 175 East. Premiere – Auckland, New Zealand 2002 Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
For soprano, flute (piccolo), Clarinet (bass clarinet), violin, viola, cello, piano, percussion (xylophone and glockenspiel). | Duration: circa 28 minutes |Dedicated to Jane Yeats Mary, Polly, Sukie, Jack and Jill In composing Mary, Polly, Sukey, Jack and Jill, I wanted to create the opportunity to set several traditional nursery rhymes to my own original music,…
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12 mins. for alto flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano. To lewis Mitchell – Premiere, The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 2002 Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
For Bb clarinet (Eb cl), cello, piano, percussion (1). Duration circa 15 minutes. First performed by the Contempo Ensemble conducted by Mauro Ceccanti, Prato, Tuscany, December 1999. The work was later performed several times by Psappha. Live BBC recording – performed by Psappha at the St. Magnus Festival 2000 “Yeats is largely self-taught, though he has…
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18 mins. for Bb clarinet and piano (1996 – 9) Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
18 mins. for clarinet (bass cl), cello and piano.First performed by the Tokyo Trio, Tokyo City Opera House, November 1997. Note: Due to an upgrade in computer systems some years ago, this work is awaiting reformatting and is currently unavailable. Please use the contact page to request further information.
8 mins. bass clarinet solo. Commissioned by Henri Bok. Premiered in Rotterdam Conservatorium, February 2005
12 mins. for solo bass clarinet. Commissioned by Sarah Watts. Premiere Rotterdam, Holland, 2002 Vox Written in 2001, Vox was commissioned by and written for Sarah Watts who has subsequently performed it worldwide. Vox is a veritable showcase of bass clarinet techniques ranging from using quarter-tones, slip tongue, multiphonics, harmonics, glissandi, portamento, virtuosic rapid playing…
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for clarinet, horn, trumpet, piano, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello and double bass | 16 mins. First performed by Psappha, by Paul MacAlindin, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, November 1997. Pumping Iron is about sensation; an almost physical delight in the power of rhythm and dissonance to get inside people and drag them, willingly or…
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