It begins with a flowing molto moderato which at times rises to an agitated feverish pitch. Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement classical. Clarinet sonata the clarinet sonata, completed in june 1934, is another serenadelike score and, so far as is known, was not informed by any nonmusical imperative. Arnold bax came to maturity in the years immediately before the first world war. It was first performed by frederick thurston and harriet cohen at the cowdray hall in 1934. Richard stolzman, clarinet and richard goode, piano rca victor gold seal 600362rg. It was written for hugh prew, a fellowcricketer with bax in his brother cliffords old broughtonians team who played village cricket over the west country in the 1920s. Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement, an album by arnold bax on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In addition to a series of symphonic poems he wrote seven symphonies and was for a time widely. This list will include the famous concertos, sonatas and chamber pieces, as well as a fairly exhaustive list of orchestral excerpts that tend to show up on various audition lists. This disc offers a fascinating blend of two early works for clarinet and piano, the ambitious trio in one movement from 1906 all world premiere recordings, and the mature, elegiac clarinet sonata in d, one of baxs most frequently played works, as well as his last chamber work, the piano trio in b flat. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The fatrock ink edition is far preferable to an earlier one published by lyra music, which contains several errors.
Bax composed the bulk of his sonata for viola and piano in g major in late 1921, completing the piece on january 9, 1922. This is baxs arrangement of his sonata in f for violin and piano 1928. Arnold clarinet sonatina accompaniment tracks piano backing. The score was published in 1923 by murdoch with a dedication to violist lionel tertis, who, with the composer at the piano, gave the first performance of the piece in londons aeolian hall on november 17, 1922. Arnold bax from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia jump to navigation jump to search english composer and. Pdf scanned by unknown daphnis 2008720 editor first edition lionel tertis, viola part pub lisher. We also archive music for all the wind instruments, cello and string ensembles. Youll find a wide selection of arnold bax sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus.
The arnold bax sonata for clarinet and piano composed june 1934 is one of those odd. Arnold edward trevor bax composer buy sheet music and. Aug 04, 2014 melissa kindy, accompanied by hyewon jung, performing arnold bax s sonata for clarinet and piano 1934 on melissas masters recital on march 15, 2014. Sonata from arnold bax buy now in stretta sheet music shop. A delightful rearrangement of the unnumbered but fourth violin sonata of 1928. His prolific output includes songs, choral music, chamber pieces, and solo piano works, but he is best known for his orchestral music.
Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement na 7698. Score and performance materials the sir arnold bax website. The arnold bax sonata for clarinet and piano composed june 1934 is one of those odd musical items that comes along once or twice a century that, being. Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement by. Summary of dissertation recitals three programs of clarinet.
Though he developed a commanding piano technique, he had no inclination to pursue a career as a performer. They may also be protected by in the usa, unless published before 1925, in which case they are pd there as well. The arnold bax sonata for clarinet and piano composed june 1934 is one of those odd musical items that comes along once or twice a century that, being accidentally misnamed in a major reference, somehow never manages to shake off the shackles of its happenstance misnomer. Clarinet sonata bax from cda66807 hyperion records mp3. Work originally called sonatina, later changed to sonata. Clarinet sonata bax from cda66807 hyperion records. Help us to keep these archives alive and thriving with your generous donation. The highlight of the disc, aside from the clarinet sonata, is the 1946 piano trio in bflat, like the clarinet sonata one of bax s most approachable chamber works. Harriet cohens influence on sir arnold baxs music was arguably greatest on his piano music for which she was his muse and frequent dedicatee as well as constant performer. Bax from dusk till dawn ballet suite frank bridge lament for catherine, aged 9 lusitania 1915 arnold e. Sonata for flute and harp 1928 clarinet sonata 1934 three players. A clarinet sonata is piece of music in sonata form for clarinet, often with piano accompaniment the clarinet sonatas by brahms are of special significance in the development of the clarinet repertoire. It is no set key although it is tonal though not in the traditional sense.
Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement 8. Join a community of music enthusiasts with a passion for music education. What a bewitching creation it is this treasurable hyperion release. Pinchas zuckerman, viola and daniel barenboim, piano dg 437 2482. Does anyone know about it or where the manuscript might be.
Sir arnold bax wrote six of his seven symphonies, in fact the best of his music, before he accepted his knighthood in 1937 and so here we have a composer whose musical world celebrates the high summer of youth and beauty and mixes with it a razoredged sense of darker, violent and. How marvellous it is after all these years to be able to welcome a truly firstrate modern recording of bax s nonet. Arnold edward trevor bax, sir arnold bax, dermot obyrne. Arnold bax sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. For flute, clarinet, oboe, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, in two movements. It is possible in certain circumstances to purchase some scores direct from the hire library, even if advertised as available only for hire please contact the hire library. Browse and buy sheet music by the composer arnold edward trevor bax 1883 1953. It begins with a brisk allegro full of punctuated syncopated piano chords, while the thoughtul andantino provides a peaceful c major interlude. Arnold baxs sonata for viola and piano, and finally york bowens thrilling sonata no. It is therefore surprising that she recorded so little of it commercially aside from the viola sonata with william primrose and a handful of piano miniatures. Nonet oboe quintet elegiac trio clarinet sonata harp quintet music. Sir arnold bax 18831953 dedicated his clarinet sonata to hugh prew, an industrial chemist, amateur clarinettist and member of baxs cricket team, the old broughtonians. The clarinet institute provides free sheet music downloads to clarinet players all over the world.
The clarinet sonata, completed in june 1934, is a serenadelike score and. The outer movements show bax continuing to explore extended tonality in new and original ways. It does not seem to have ever been published, if worldcat is accurate. Melissa kindy, accompanied by hyewon jung, performing arnold baxs sonata for clarinet and piano 1934 on melissas masters recital on march 15, 2014. An elegaic trio divertimenti pastorale et arlequinade clarinet sonata in d major soloist. Arnold bax s viola sonata was completed in 1922 and was dedicated to the wellknown british viola virtuoso, lionel tertis.
The garden of fand, gp 175 bax, arnold gloria, gp 363 bax, arnold h. Arnold bax, sonata for clarinet and piano in d major 1934 bax attended the royal academy of music between 1900 and 1905, where he studied composition with corder. Recital publications recital publications, huntsville, texas. Sir arnold bax composer 18831953 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. You see, despite being called sonata in b flat major in catalogs and lists and databases around the world, it is in. Apparently, arnold bax wrote an early clarinet sonata. Finally an aptlynamed furioso bring the sonatina to an angry and dramatic conclusion. Sir arnold edward trevor bax kcvo 8 november 1883 3 october 1953 was an english composer, poet, and author. Clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement cd listening cd naxos. However, it is in the public domain in canada where imslp is hosted and other countries where the term is lifeplus50 years such as china, japan, korea and many others worldwide. Melissa kindy, accompanied by hyewon jung, performing arnold baxs sonata for clarinet and piano 1934 on melissas masters recital on. Viola sonata, gp 251 bax, arnold it is very unlikely that this work is public domain in the eu, or in any country where the term is lifeplus70 years. Arnold bax 18831953 clarinet sonatas piano trio trio in one movement.
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