This work was probably written during johann sebastian bachs service at weimar 17081717, most likely in 1712. Eight short preludes and fugues formerly ascribed to j. Originally written for woody hermann, this triptych for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble was dedicated to benny goodman and first performed by al gallodoro in. Rhythm of a jazzy sort is at the heart of prelude, fugue and riffs, the virtuosic score bernstein. By 1945 herman had adopted a small number of progressive set pieces into his bands book, among them stravinskys ebony concerto. Lossless files are 96 khz24bit, compressed with flac. Prelude, fugue and riffs 1949 for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble. Fortunately, malory takes the isis crew to a luxury spa and lana helps archer cure his amnesia. Jon benjamin, judy greer, amber nash, chris parnell. Sabine meyer, too, is entirely inside the idiom of the formidably exhilarating prelude, fugue and riffs and the performance of the divertimento is the great letting down of hair as intended.
Vigi bach prelude and fugue cm from wtk electric guitar. With music by stravinsky, antheil and bernstein, the two ensembles explore each others potential. The prelude is bright, brassy and dramatic, drawing us in as a baroque prelude might. Dec 05, 2017 university of michigan symphony band prelude, fugue, and riffs 1949 leonard bernstein michael haithcock, conductor anthony mcgill, clarinet ellen rowe, piano aidan cafferty, double bass andrew. Beta film later expanded its radius of activity by founding beta cinema, which distributes theatrical films. Leonard bernstein was one of the greatest and most universal musical personalities of our time. This 9minute arrangement is the final movement of the larger work prelude. Umich symphony band leonard bernstein prelude, fugue. Prelude, fugue, and riffs, for clarinet and jazz ensemble play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Performed on the 5th of october 2016, recital hall east sydney conservatorium of music.
Prelude, fugue and riffs winter 2002 by the leonard. University of michigan symphony band prelude, fugue, and riffs 1949 leonard bernstein michael haithcock, conductor anthony mcgill, clarinet ellen rowe, piano aidan cafferty, double bass andrew. That being said, we have a lot of different places to go and you may need some assistance on how to use the site. In bernstein revised the score from its original instrumentation for a more conventional pit orchestra, and the work was then incorporated into a ballet sequence in the first draft of the musical comedy wonderful town. Originally released 1956, 1964, 1968 sony bmg music entertainment. The prelude is bright, brassy and dramatic, drawing us in as a. A personal view by sedgwick clark m idway through the adagio. Bernstein prelude, fugue and riffs for solo clarinet and jazz ensemble 1950 full score. Here is very accurate tabs of our version of bachs prelude and fugue in cm on electric guitar. The welltempered clavier, books i and ii 1722 and 1742 uncertain formerly attributed to johann sebastian bach eight short preludes and fugues. A4 pages, 600 dpi scan with stamp added showing the printed source. Prelude, fugue and riffs is a writtenout jazzinconcerthall composition composed by. Media leonard bernstein, benny goodman, and max hollander, carnegie hall, new york, between 1946 and 1948.
Prelude and fugue in a minor, bwv 543 sometime around 17081717 prelude and fugue in b minor, bwv 544. The three parts of prelude, fugue and riffs form an unbroken sequence, but each is distinct. Prelude, fugue and riffs hrsinfonieorchester hrbigband tschabrun orozcoestrada duration. Leonard bernstein prelude fugue and riffs 1955 youtube. I believe that the reasons for this are intimately bound up with the nature of such works, which. Bach july 22, 2008 this edition is based primarily upon volume 38 of the the bachgesellschaft edition of j. His second solution was prelude, fugue and riffs, essentially a concerto for clarinet fitting the vocabulary of jazz to the. Prelude and fugue in g major, bwv 541 with julie vidrick evans, organ.
Fancy free overture to candide on the town prelude, fugue and riffs on discogs. Lossy files have been converted with lame, mp3 vbr v0. On the present disc this consummate performer is backed up by the eminent swedish wind ensemble under its principal conductor christian lindberg, with a rhythmic drive and energy which also comes to the fore in the two pieces not featuring solo tuba. With regard to his creative activity, it should be noted that he was just at home in the. A4 pages, 600 dpi scan with stamp added showing the printed source and a digital table of contents built by the uploader. Bernstein prelude, fugue and riffs fs performing arts. The fugue section is less baroque in its fugal construction, but richly contrapuntal, taking full advantage of the saxophones bluesy, throaty sound. Bachs complete works, published in 1891 by breitkopf and hartel.
Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann sebastian. To purchase sheet music for prelude, fugue and riffs, please visit our store. In 1949, bernstein and stravinsky wrote, respectively, prelude, fugue and riffs and ebony concerto for woody hermans big band. Rhythm of a jazzy sort is at the heart of prelude, fugue and riffs, the virtuosic score bernstein composed for benny goodman, and it drives the companion works on the disc. Leonard bernstein and the language of jazz by katherine baber.
He secured an international reputation as a performing artist conductor and pianist and as a composer. However when bernstein put the finishing touches on prelude, fugue and riffs in late 1949, the herman organization had disbanded. In classical music, the combination of prelude and fugue is one with a long history. Rhythmically, the piece has a lot of verve, and there is a fair amount of intricate. Archer is working at a burger shop, but cant remember any of the events that led to him working there. I remember our principal clarinetist, michele zukovsky, as the soloist in the riffs, and i took the piano. Leonard bernstein, benny goodman, and max hollander, carnegie hall, new york, between 1946 and 1948 photographer. Prelude, fugue and riffs after bernstein quiet prelude for piccolo, clarinet, piano and strings agitated fugue for oboe, bassoon, brass, piano, marimba and double bass itchy riffs for everyone. Stravinsky, 1945 and prelude, fugue and riffs bernstein, 1949. Rhythm of a jazzy sort is at the heart of prelude, fugue and riffs, the virtuosic score. Umich symphony band leonard bernstein prelude, fugue, and. Leonard bernsteins prelude, fugue and riffs were written for woody hermans band. Bach, however, was not the first to compose such a set. At times, they come together in a crosspollination that leads to a new sound, a close encounter of a new kind.
Prelude first movement and fugue second movement both baroque forms are followed immediately without a pause by a series of riffs third movement, which is a jazz term. Founded in 1959, beta film gmbh is one of the worlds leading international distributors of tv license rights with customers in over 165 countries. Bernstein prelude, fugue and riffs fs free download as pdf file. Prelude and fugue, for organ in g details allmusic. Piccolo oboe clarinet in bb bassoon horn in f trumpet in bb trombone tuba percussion 1 player. Leonard bernstein prelude, fugue and riffs three dances. A night of chamber music followed by leonard bernsteins prelude fugue and riffs featuring oliver shermacher and mambo from west side story. This edition presents the original solo clarinet part with a piano reduction of the ensemble part. Prelude and fugue in g minor, bwv 861 bach, johann.
Leonard bernsteins prelude, fugue and riffs, composed in 1949 for woody herman, and mark. However, at individual points within prelude, fugue and riffs, some of bernsteins best and most characteristic ideas appear in miniature for example, the tough, dissonant blues section in the prelude that perks up your attention like a strong cup of coffee. Prelude, fugue and riffs how is prelude, fugue and riffs. The use of this format is generally inspired by johann sebastian bachs two books of preludes and fugues the welltempered clavier completed in 1722 and 1742 respectively. Prelude, fugue riffs news for friends of leonard bernstein fall winter 2002 bernsteins mahler. Bernstein prelude, fugue and riffs fs performing arts popular. That being said, lets get into some questions to get you on your way. Prelude, fugue and riffs is a writtenout jazzinconcerthall composition composed by leonard bernstein for a jazz ensemble featuring solo clarinet the title points to the union of classical music and jazz.
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