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Andrea Clearfield Composer and Pianist |
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Audio Samples
Romanza for Violin and Chamber Orchestra (2007)
Commissioned by Orchestra 2001, James Freeman, Artistic Director, in honor of Florence Knoppe Freeman.
Performed by Gloria Justen, violin, with Orchestra 2001.
Premiere performance - Swarthmore College, Lang Concert Hall, Swarthmore, PA, April 15, 2007.
Read the review of Romanza on Reviews page
The Golem Psalms (2006)
Commissioned by Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Alan Harler, Music Director.
Performed by Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (augmented for this performance), and baritone Sanford Sylvan.
Libretto by Ellen Frankel.
Premiere performance - Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania, May 7, 2006
Listen to Excerpts:
I Creation (2’)
II Abracadabra (2’)
III The Dangers of the Name (2’)
IV The Fountain of Voices (2’)
Read the review of The Golem Psalms on Reviews page
The Long Bright (2004)
Hila Plitmann, soprano, The Temple University Music Prep Children’s Choir and Orchestra 2001, conducted by James Freeman. Chorus directed by Holly Phares. World premiere, The Kimmel Center, Perelman Hall, April, 2004.
Commissioned by David Wolman.
Poetry by David Wolman
Listen to Excerpts:
The Long Bright II (5'42)
The Wolf (3'02)
Good Days, Bad Days (3'05)
There was a Time (7'02)
More information on The Long Bright can be found on the Home page
Into the Falcon's Eye (2004)
Two horns and piano. Commissioned by Froydis Ree Wekre. Recorded on the 2L label. Published by Jomar Press. Froydis Ree Wekre and Lisa Ford, horns, Andrea Clearfield, piano
Listen: wma.phonofile.com
Women of Valor Oratorio (2000)
Published by Oxford University Press
Excerpt from Miriam’s Dance (30'')
Excerpt from Hannah’s Prayer (30'')
Excerpt from Jocheved (30'')
More information on Women of Valor can be found on the Home page
The River of God (2003) for chorus and organ.
Premiere performance at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church at the inauguration ceremony for the new organ. Jeffrey Brillhart, organist and music director, Bryn Mawr Chamber Singers. Published by Angelfire Press
Listen: The River of God (6'00)
Double Play (2002) for Percussion and Piano Duo.
Commissioned by The Hoffmann/Goldstein Duo, Tom Goldstein, percussion, Paul Hoffmann, piano. Published by Angelfire Press. Premiere performance, Merkin Hall, NY.
Listen: Double Play (10'30)
Songs of the Wolf (1994)
(Recorded on Songs of the Wolf, Crystal Records, CD 678). Commissioned by Froydis Ree Wekre. Published by Jomar Press. Froydis Ree Wekre, horn, Andrea Clearfield, piano.
Excerpts:
Songs of the Wolf (1'00)
La Loba (1'00)
Unremembered Wings (2003)
(Recorded on The Poetic Oboe, Crystal Records, CD 727) Andrea Gullickson, oboe, Karen Enns, piano. Commissioned by Andrea Gullickson. Published by Angelfire Press.
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