Clarke, rebecca sonata for viola and piano 1919 chester music. Shanna gutierrez recently had the opportunity to interview norman carol, the concertmaster of the philadelphia orchestra from 19661994. Viola and cello sheet music book by rebecca clarke 18861979. Rebecca clarke had a career as a composer and also had an extensive solo, chamber, and orchestral career as a violist. Meet the what will have been violinist, rebecca seymour. Rebecca clarke was an angloamerican violist and composer who lived from august 27, 1886 to october, 1979. Rebecca clarke 27 august 1886 october 1979 was an english classical composer and. Nothing proved new works for viols, voice and electronics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Rebecca clarke, lillian fuchs, and cuny academic works the. The clarke estate is currently managed by christopher johnson, of brooklyn, ny. Morpheus was written in 1917 and premiered in new york in 1918 under the pseudonym.
Rebecca seymour from the queensland symphony orchestra is the solo musician in our new show what will have been, which will premiere at norwich and norfolk festival in may. Some of the time i took piano lessons i liked it, some of it i did not. Oct 17, 2015 rebecca clarke composed the sonata for viola and piano, attributed to the year 1919, when the composer was 33 years old. Violin viola exercise and technique music creators online. Rebecca clarke morpheus for viola and piano published by. Two pieces for viola or violin and cello by rebecca clarke. One of the greatest english musical talents to emerge after the protestantcatholic strife of the 16th century was orlando gibbons.
Rebecca clarkes sonata for viola and piano was composed 100 years ago. These works are also probably still under in the u. May 21, 2012 there is a piano sitting in our living room. She was a wonderful violist and composer and played with musicians such as pablo casals, myra hess and arthur rubinstein. I acknowledge the valuable contribution made by johnson in 1977, when he cataloged clarkes works in consultation with her. And i banged on the piano until the 30minute timer buzzed, signaling the end of my practice time. A short, lyrical piece for viola and piano entitled morpheus, composed under the. A collection of six pieces for the viola the instrument which made rebecca clarke a wellknown name. Imslp does not assume any sort of legal responsibility or liability for the consequences of downloading files that are not in the public domain in your country. This season, rebecca clarkes morpheus, and works by other women. Rebecca clarke 18861979 morpheus for viola and piano rebecca clarke was born in england and lived much of her adult life in new york. Morpheus by rebecca clarke 18861979 sheet music for viola. Shorter pieces for viola and piano by rebecca clarke 1886. Set on the trinity college london singing syllabus, grade 6.
Rebecca clarke lullaby and grotesque version for viola and. However, as this work was first published before 1924 or failed to meet notice. A piano or keyboard in the home is needed for the students success. If the student does not have an instrument in the home, progress will be severely limited. Jeremy berry, viola michael refvem, piano rebecca clarke. Rebecca clarke down by the salley gardens for voice and piano in e minor. The student is asked to compare various spectra to emissionabsorptioncontinuous spectra of light screw sizes in a hardware store, radio station. Developing virtuosity viola book 3 young musicians. Morpheus oup 6 husa marciale 3rd movt from suite, op. Violin society of america posts results of 20th international. A violin technique book for group classes and private instruction. Patricia mccarty, virginia eskin, martha babcock, peter hadcock rebecca clarke. Viola 20202023 online edition updated june 2019 grade 8. Recently finding myself face to face with his beautiful marble monument in canterbury cathedral, i felt an urge to extend my knowledge of his music beyond the expressive riches of the songs, verse anthems and services.
Morpheus by rebecca clarke 18861979 sheet music for. Programme notes from lunchtime recital, weds 1st feb 2012. It is luxuriant in melodic inventions and startlingly beautiful in its instrumental colours. Viola sonata rebecca clarke concerts, introduction. Today, the viola sonata remains the bestknown of clarke s unfortunately short list of works.
Her best known works, the viola sonata 1919 and the piano trio 1921, are powerful and expansive examples of postromantic sonata form influenced by the german tradition. Not a perfect performance, but figured id share since there werent any other recordings. Lessons from a first time music mom simply natural mom. Rebecca clarkes sonata for viola and piano is first known of in 1919, when the composer was 33 years old.
May 31, 20 we had performing viola and violinist player rebecca spencer whom also plays with the unthanks. Interview with norman carol, concertmaster of the philadelphia orchestra 19661994. Oct 26, 2009 this was a performance for a studio class on october 23, 2009. Two pieces for viola or violin and cello rebecca clarke. The piano is a full partner to the viola, contributing an equal share of melodic interest and colouristic effects. Jun 07, 2018 a fascinating collection of music by women composers. Rebecca clarke morpheus for viola and piano published by oxford university press.
Morpheus by rebecca clarke, 9780193864368, available at book. Rebecca clarke, the history of the viola in quartet writing, in a rebecca clarke reader, ed. It is truly my passion to teach piano to people of all ages, feel free to browse around, read my blog and contact me if you have any questions. Easy songs for shifting in the first five positions. Shop and buy shorter pieces for viola and piano sheet music. Shop and buy two pieces for viola or violin and cello sheet music.
Violin society of america posts results of 20th international competition winners. At the time, it was compared to the works of ravel and ernest bloch. Morpheus 191718, for example, develops a single melody through colouristic devices such as pentatonic glissandos on the piano and artificial harmonics on the violin. Clarke, rebecca sonata for viola and piano 1919 chester. Viola 20202023 online edition updated june 2019 grade 8 prerequisite for entry. A live piano or string where the option is listed accompaniment is required.
All original works compositions and arrangements of this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan and elsewhere and are thus subject to immediate deletion. Posted on may 31, 20 by agata we were so lucky last week of having a professional viola and violinist musician playing from classical repertoire to contemporary folk tunes. Rebecca clarke two pieces for viola or violin and cello. The piano is a full partner to the viola, contributing an equal share of melodic interest. Music books, an assignment folder, and supplementary materials will be provided for each individual based on their skill level and musical preferences.
Rebecca clarkes music is often described along with that of vaughan williams as english impressionism, but her style ranges from lush postromantic as in the passionate viola sonata, her bestknown work to the taut neoclassicism of stravinsky as heard in her prelude, allegro, and pastorale. Browse and buy sheet music by the composer rebecca clarke 18861979. This piece is one of the finest compositions for viola by one of the instruments greatest players. Rebecca clarke s music is often described along with that of vaughan williams as english impressionism, but her style ranges from lush postromantic as in the passionate viola sonata, her bestknown work to the taut neoclassicism of stravinsky as heard in her prelude, allegro, and pastorale. Please contact us for information about her estate. Shorter pieces for viola and piano rebecca clarke oxford. The viola sonata was written in 1919 the same year as hindemiths viola sonata op. Rebecca clarke is not well known nowadays because most of her music was not published and started being published only since 1998 she was an english professional viola player and composer who composed several works for viola, for herself or to play with friends. Works can be added only with the written permission of the lawful owners. Clarke had moved to the united states in 1916, after being disowned by her father. Clarke had moved to the united states in 1916, after being disowned by her. Morpheus by rebecca clarke, for viola and piano youtube.