Credits:

Yoshiyuki Funaki

Description:

The bass clarinet's unique austerity and presence in the lower register, the warmth of the middle register, and the passion and tension of the upper register...... are all characteristic of the bass clarinet's versatile expressiveness, which has different expressions in each of its wide range of registers. The Brahms Sonata, a masterpiece of clarinet chamber music, will be performed as a work with musicality that can fully demonstrate this appeal. From the original works for bass clarinet, "Sonata" by O. Scheck, a Swiss composer from the first half of the 20th century, was influenced by the dance music and baroque music of the time. The Belgian composer A. Verbesselt wrote "Sicles" for one of the greatest soloists of his day, a modern and contemporary piece using the twelve-tone technique. The Sonata" by J. Russell, an up-and-coming contemporary American player with a taste for jazz and fusion, all of which are good pieces that demonstrate the characteristics of the instrument to the fullest. In addition, the beautiful melodies of "Ai no Koiro" and "Sakura no Uta" are included as pieces that introduce the unique sound of the instrument. The bass clarinet. This is a collection of bass clarinet works, including rare original works, that explore the new frontier and further possibilities of the instrument. (C)RS