related works

Neue Niederländische Klaviermusik : = Contemporary Dutch piano music, Heft 1 = Book 1 / mit Werken von = containing works by J. Andriessen, R. du Bois, G. Janssen ... [et al.], herausgegeben von = edited by Ton Hartsuiker

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Piano
Scoring: pf

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

Symphony 5 : "Time-spirit", for clarinet and orchestra / Jurriaan Andriessen

Genre: Orchestra
Subgenre: Clarinet and large ensemble
Scoring: 2222 4031 2perc hp pf 2vl 2vla 2vc 2cb pop group: drumset g-b ham.org cl-solo

Cors et cordes : pour cor de basset et orchestre de chambre / Geert van Keulen

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