Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43 Robert Muczynski
I. Allegro risoluto II. Andante espressivo III. Allegro moderato IV. Introduction: Andante molto – Allegro energico
Robert Muczynski is considered one of America’s most distinguished contemporary composers. His Time Pieceswere written in 1982-83 and premiered the following year. It was written for, premiered, and recorded by the famous clarinetist Mitchell Lurie.It is a suite of four contrasting pieces, each one of them highlighting a specific characteristic of the clarinet: range, technique, color, and expressiveness.Muczynski describes the title as having no relation to mechanical clocks, but “rather an awareness of the fact everything exists in time; history, our lives, and, in a special way, music.”Samuel Brandão Marques
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Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43 Robert Muczynski
I. Allegro risoluto
II. Andante espressivo
III. Allegro moderato
IV. Introduction: Andante molto – Allegro energico
Robert Muczynski is considered one of America’s most distinguished contemporary composers. His Time Pieces were written in 1982-83 and premiered the following year. It was written for, premiered, and recorded by the famous clarinetist Mitchell Lurie. It is a suite of four contrasting pieces, each one of them highlighting a specific characteristic of the clarinet: range, technique, color, and expressiveness. Muczynski describes the title as having no relation to mechanical clocks, but “rather an awareness of the fact everything exists in time; history, our lives, and, in a special way, music.” Samuel Brandão Marques
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