Paquito D’Rivera
— Gran Danzón, Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (Reduction for Flute, Piano and Optional Percussionist)
Commissioned in 2002 by the National Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Rotterdam Philharmonic for flutist Marina Piccinini, this lively and colorful one-movement concerto is based on the Cuban national dance, the
danzón, as well as various other popular Cuban and Afro-Cuban styles. This very effective reduction for piano by Evan Hause with optional percussionist (guiro, clave, suspended cymbal, triangle, snare, bongos, rain stick, tom-toms, optional timpani) makes a sizzling virtuoso recital piece. Orchestral parts available upon request. “Best that night was Paquito D’Rivera’s Gran Danzon...a spiky and imaginatively colored piece...a dazzling work revealing D’Rivera’s sophistication as a composer.”
Washington Post
Suited for:
For Flute and Piano with optional Percussion (1 player), 26 minutes.
FL-0344 . . . $48.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For C treble clef instrument - (Flute, Oboe, Keyboard, Harp or Guitar), 30 minutes.
C-0180 . . . $20.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For Bb Clarinet or Trumpet, 30 minutes.
Bb-0180 . . . $20.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For F Horn or English Horn, 30 minutes.
F-0180 . . . $20.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For Bassoon or Low Brass, 30 minutes.
BSN-0180 . . . $20.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation. String versions may be played with authentic Arabic
scordatura tuning (down one whole step).
Suited for:
For Violin or Viola, 30 minutes.
STR-0180 . . . $20.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation. String versions may be played with authentic Arabic
scordatura tuning (down one whole step).
Suited for:
For Cello or Double Bass, 30 minutes.
BASS-0180 . . . $20.00
Do Hong Quan
— Bon buc tranh (Four Pictures)
An unusual flute recital piece by one of the leading Vietnamese composers (chairman, composition department, Hanoi Conservatory); published for the first time. Four contrasting movements based on the sounds of Vietnamese folk music with contemporary harmonies. Includes alternate oboe part instead of flute. Optional piccolo. 2 percussionists play tam-tam (including improvised cadenza), tom-toms, cowbell and bass drum.
Suited for:
For Flute (or Oboe), Two Percussion, Piano, 10-11 minutes.
MC-0160 . . . $38.00
Adolphus Hailstork
— Arabesques
A very unique recital piece by the leading African-American composer showcasing both performers. In five contrasting movements, including solos for flute and vibraphone, and two movements with rhythmic patterns of 5 and 10, common to Arabic music. Percussion (1 player) includes xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, tom-toms, claves, tam-tam, and medium gong.
Suited for:
For Flute and Percussion (1 player - xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, tom-toms, claves, medium gong), 11-12 minutes.
FL-0156 . . . $29.00
Ali Osman
— el-Mohager
Born in Sudan and currently teaching at the Cairo Conservatory, Osmanjuxtaposes complex modal contrapuntal lines in Arabic maqam over a very simple 14/4 meter ostinato in the riqq (tambourine). A unique recital piece.
Suited for:
For Flute/Oboe/Tambourine(Riqq), 7 minutes.
WW2-0740 . . . $32.00
Justinian Tamusuza
— Abaana Bange Na-Ka-Lwa
One of Africa’s leading contemporary composers, Uganda’s Justinian Tamusuza incorporates minimalist techniques, polyrhythms, and unique instrumentation with specific performance instructions in order to duplicate the sounds of traditional African folk music. An unusual one-movement piece of African chamber music (traditional Kiganda style), despite the fact that its instrumentation looks more like jazz or rock music.
Suited for:
For Soprano Saxophone, Electic Guitar, Marimba, 9 minutes.
SX-9630 . . . $35.00
Justinian Tamusuza
— Ekivvulu Ky’ Endere (An African Festivity for Flute)
One of Africa’s leading contemporary composers, Uganda’s Justinian Tamusuza considers this to be his best work, incorporating traditional African folk elements, minimalist techniques, polyrhythms and unique instrumentation with specific performance instructions to simulate a troupe of African musicians. The three sections of this challenging work are:
Okwanjula Kw’ Endere (Introduction of the Flute) – a dramatic 7 minute solo flute soliloquy which may be performed separately as a solo piece,
Okujaganya (Rejoicing) and
Akayisanyo (Finale). May be performed with a conductor. A very unusual audience pleaser for recitals or chamber music programs.
Suited for:
For Flute, Viola, Harp, Marimba, Maracas, 23 minutes.
FL-9607 . . . $42.00
