Double Life
Composer: Eric Mandat
Publisher: Cirrus Music
$25.00
| Movement/Section | Duration: 8.5 |
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This edition consists of a clarinet part and pipe extension set.
The first movement requires doubling on A clarinet and playing both B-flat and A clarinets simultaneously. The upper joint of the A clarinet must be sealed using plugs. The plugs are not included, but a silicone plug set can be purchased separately.
From the composer:
'Double Life was written in honor of clarinetist/composer William O. Smith, who has been a major influence on my work as a clarinetist and composer for more than 30 years. Bill's innovations and his mastery of extended performance techniques have been a constant source of inspiration for me. I was thrilled to be asked by Deborah Bish to be a part of a tribute concert for Bill at the International Clarinet Association's Clarinetfest 2007 in Vancouver, and I chose to honor him by composing this work. The title refers to the "Two Sides of William O. (Bill) Smith," a classic album which featured Bill's legit compositions and his jazz music. The first movement, "Double Life," juxtaposes short jazz licks with slow, free two- or three-note cells, then combines them as the performer plays both motives simultaneously on a B-flat and A clarinet. The second movement, "Deep Thoughts," utilizes an extension built of PVC tubing. The third movement expresses what we clarinetists hope for the future of Bill's innovations: "To Be Continued..." ' -
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Pages: 9
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Publisher Code: CIRDL
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Length: 36.5 cm
Width: 26.6 cm
Thickness: 3.544 cm
Weight: 390 g
