related works

Music for a strange wedding : choreographic scene from the opera Naima, for orchestra, 1983 / Theo Loevendie

Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Orchestra
Scoring: pic 2fl 2ob eh 2cl cl(cl-b) sax-a 2fg cfg 4h 4trp tb timp 3perc hp pf(cel) str

Samen sterk : voor basklarinet en ensemble / Roderik de Man

Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Clarinet and large ensemble
Scoring: 2fl(pic) cl 2sax 2h trp 2trb tb perc g g-b pf cl-b-solo

Double sur cors et cordes : pour clarinette basse et orchestre de chambre, 1978/1984 / Geert van Keulen

Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Clarinet and large ensemble
Scoring: 0200 2000 cemb 12vl 4vla 4vc 2cb cl-b-solo

Hallelujah I : for bass clarinet and large orchestra, Movements 1-4 / Jan Vriend

Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Clarinet and large ensemble
Scoring: 2fl(pic) 2fl 2ob eh heck 2cl cl-b 2cl-cb 3fg 2cfg 6h trp-p 3trp3trb trb-b tb 6perc 24vl 10vla 8vc 6cb cl-b-solo

composition

Incantations : for bass clarinet solo and orchestra, (1975) / Theo Loevendie

Other authors:
Loevendie, Theo (Composer)
Description:
Program note (English): Although the work uses traditional notation, avant-garde techniques are present including quarter tones, flutter tonguing, and brief moments that are improvisational in style. The work uses the force and varied effects of the full orchestra, beginning with an intricate violoncello-bass part, and often involving complex rhythms in all parts of the orchestra. The style of the work is dissonant and achieves moments of rest by using fewer instruments and the relaxation of rhythm tension. The bass clarinet part will challenge the most versatile virtuoso including Sparnaay. Incantations is a one movement, multi-section work. The beginning and end of the piece are exceptionally quiet with a frenzy of activity and tension in the middle. The combination of tension and relaxation makes it an emotional experience for the performers as well as for the audience. - THEO LOEVENDIE