Boosey & Hawkes Huws Jones E. - Klezmer Clarinet

Name: Huws Jones E. - Klezmer Clarinet
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 409385
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ID : 409385

EAN : 9790060142086

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Essential Information About This Score
• A rich and varied klezmer repertoire: bulgars, freylekhs, doinas, and festive dances to explore traditional colors and rhythms.
• A true geographical journey: themes associated with Odessa, Kishinev, Bukovina, or Warsaw, with melodies rooted in Eastern Europe.
• Ideal for ensemble playing and the stage: dynamic tunes, often linked to the context of Jewish weddings, perfect for building a concert suite.
• Preface and performance notes included: to better understand style, articulation, and musical intention.

Huws Jones E. - Klezmer Clarinet

16,50 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Summary of This Score

This collection offers a selection of emblematic pieces from the klezmer repertoire, alternating lively dances and more expressive moments. It features energetic bulgars ("Bulgar from Odessa," "Bulgar from Kishinev"), typical and festive freylekhs ("Freylekhs from Bukovina," "Freylekhs from Warsaw"), as well as titles directly linked to the tradition of the Jewish wedding, such as "Leading the In-laws Home," "In-laws' Dance," or "Jewish Wedding Song (Khosn kale mazl tov)."

The variety of characters is a real asset for working on interpretation: the Doina (Doyna) provides a free and singing breath, while pieces like "Dance of Displeasure (Broyges tants)" and "Dance of Delight (Freylekh tants)" play on mood contrast, essential in klezmer aesthetics. The titles in English, accompanied by their Yiddish/transliteration names, facilitate the identification of forms and uses (celebration, procession, dance, song).

At the beginning, a preface and performance notes help approach the style accurately: rhythmic placement, dance intention, collective energy, and phrasing sense. An excellent resource to enrich one's repertoire, prepare a performance, or simply deepen the idioms of traditional Eastern European Jewish music through short, expressive, and immediately musical pieces.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Traditional, World

Publication

Sheet music

Languages

English, French, German

Questions frequently asked

Is this klezmer sheet music written for clarinet?

The title "Klezmer Clarinet" indicates a collection intended for the clarinet.

What types of klezmer dances are included in the collection?

The table of contents includes Bulgars, such as "Bulgar from Odessa" and "Bulgar from Kishinev," as well as Freylekhs like "Freylechs from Bukovina." Dances with contrasting characters also appear, including "Dance of Displeasure (Broyges tants)" and "Dance of Delight (Freylekh tants)."

Is there a doina in Huws Jones’ Klezmer Clarinet?

A "Doina (Doyna)" is included, contributing a piece with a free and lyrical character to the program.

Does the collection contain Jewish wedding pieces?

Several titles refer to this tradition, notably "Leading the In-laws Home," "In-laws' Dance," and "Jewish Wedding Song (Khosn kale mazl tov)." These pieces cover functions of procession, dance, and song. The English and Yiddish/transliterated titles help identify their role.

In which languages are the directions of this sheet music provided?

The specified languages are English, French, and German. A preface and performance notes accompany the repertoire to address rhythmic placement and the meaning of klezmer phrasing.