Klezmer Clarinet
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A superb collection of Edward Huws Jones’ wonderful arrangements of traditional Jewish music of celebration for clarinet
Klezmer Clarinet, Edward Huws Jones’ faithful arrangements of traditional klezmer music, contains sixteen pieces full of energetic Jewish music of celebration.
It is available in two formats: the Complete Edition and the Clarinet Edition. Both formats are highly flexible, which means this exciting music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles. Six pieces in Klezmer Clarinet are compatible with the versions for violin in Klezmer Fiddler.
Edward Huws Jones is the author of many highly successful collections of ethnic music. He has travelled extensively, researching and transcribing the traditional music of other cultures.
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Preface and performance notes (English, French, German) - Bulgar from Odessa (Odessa bulgar) - At the Rabbi's Feast (Baym rebns sude) - Freylechs from Bukovina (Bukoviner freylekhs) - Freylechs from Warsaw (Varshaver freylekhs) - Leading the In-laws Home (Firn di mekhutonim aheym) - In-laws' Dance (Mekhutonim tants) - Sweet Father (Tate ziser) - Dance of Displeasure (Broyges tants) - Bulgar from Kishinev (Kishinever bulgar) - Dance of Delight (Freylekh tants) - Doina (Doyna) - Street Melody (Der gasn nign) - The Wise Man's Song (Dem tzadiks zemerl) - Little Galitsian Dance (Galitsianer tentsl) - Jewish Wedding Song (Khosn kale mazl tov) - Dance! Dance! (Tants, yidelekh, tants!)
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The full range of traditional fiddle repertoire is now at your fingertips! Using these generous collections, you can create your own ceilidh, barn dance, jazz club or Sarajevo street-café. Some of this music is familiar, some more exotic, but all of it is absolutely authentic, faithfully arranged and, above all, hugely enjoyable.
Each title in the series is available in two formats: the Violin Edition (with an optional easy violin part and guitar chords); or the Complete Edition, which also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is hugely flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.
Edward Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.
Many edtions include demonstration and accompaniment audio resources, which are available online.