Gamal Abdel-Rahim
— Duo for Violin and Cello
An exciting virtuoso work for violin and cello incorporating ornaments, colors and microtonal Arabic modes
(maqamat) in a 20th Century intercultural Arabic masterpiece. Written in 1981 as a wedding present for the composer’s daughter and son-in-law, the lively, syncopated 1st and 3rd movements are based on Egyptian folk songs,
We Samahennoba and the love song
Ya Nakhletein (Two Palm Trees), while the haunting slow movement is entirely original. Published here for the first time, this unique work is considered to be one of the composer’s finest works. “...a work of remarkable originality and a contribution to the path initiated by Bartok, in its happy synthesis of the European and the Arabic.”
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Suited for:
For Violin and Cello, 12 minutes.
STR2-0303 . . . $36.00
Gamal Abdel-Rahim
— Trio (Ekhnaton’s Prayer and Phoenician Dance)
A very unusual and colorful addition to the existing 20th Century repertoire for piano trio. Composed in 1986, the expressive, lyrical
Ekhnaton’s Prayer contrasts the lively
Phoenician Dance, which is punctuated by the Arabic rhythmic pattern masmoody, including occasional drumming on the body of the cello. A perfect choice for the trio looking for a unique crowd-pleaser to spice up programs.
Suited for:
For Violin, Cello and Piano, 12 minutes.
PN3-0304 . . . $42.00
Giacomo Puccini
— La Bohéme for Two
A must for all duos! Why bother with hours of prima donna singers, obnoxious conductors, 100-piece orchestras, expensive sets and electronic super-titles, when you can pull it off with just one colleague in a little over ten minutes? Playable with flute, oboe, clarinet, violin or viola on Part 1 (includes substitute Bb part), and bassoon or cello on Part 2. Arranged by Peter Simpson.
Suited for:
For Woodwind or String Duo, 11 minutes.
WW2-9801 . . . $19.00
Giacomo Puccini
— Madame Butterfly for Two
A must for all duos! Why bother with hours of prima donna singers, obnoxious conductors, 100-piece orchestras, expensive sets and electronic super-titles, when you can pull it off with just one colleague in a little over ten minutes? Playable with flute, oboe, clarinet, violin or viola on Part 1 (includes substitute Bb part), and bassoon or cello on Part 2. Arranged by Peter Simpson.
Suited for:
For Woodwind or String Duo, 11 minutes.
WW2-9802 . . . $19.00
