Choir - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1071144

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. Christian,Contemporary,Jewish,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 301. Burke & Bagley #2880409. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.1071144).

This is the first of Greg Bartholomew's three choral settings of text From the Odes of Solomon, as recorded by the Ars Brunensis Chorus.  

The Odes of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be considered Jewish, Christian or Gnostic, and whether they were first written in Greek, Hebrew or Syriac. Early Christian writings refer to and quote from them. A Syriac manuscript containing the text of most of the Odes was discovered in 1909 by the English scholar J. Rendel Harris, and other partial texts in various languages have also been found. There are 42 Odes. Some fragments are still missing from Odes I and III, and no part of Ode II has yet been found. For these choral settings, I selected text from four of the Odes of Solomon which I found particularly compelling.

From the Odes of Solomon was premiered in concert on June 2, 2002, by the Ars Brunensis Chorus under the direction of conductor Roman Valek and choirmaster Dan Kalousek at the Husov Sbor, in Brno, Czech Republic.

Watch a score video here:  https://youtu.be/tEHr8Q-Rg6Y?list=PLfOoI8O24sbw_30-GpKg6qkyT5tpYKNbB 

For more information:  www.gregbartholomew.com/odesindex.html 

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787231

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. 18 pages. Burke & Bagley #45587. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787231).

The Second Suite from Razumov derives from the second act of Razumov, Greg Bartholomew’s chamber opera based on the novel Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad. The opera tells the story of a young Russian, Razumov, who is caught up in the consequences when a fellow university student, Victor Haldin, assassinates a government minister. Themes for Part 1 are taken from the opening scene of Act Two, in which Haldin’s mother, in exile in Geneva and worried by the lack of news from her son, learns that Victor was the assassin and has now been caught and executed. Part 2 is an instrumental interlude. Part 3 is based on the scene in which Razumov is urged to visit Mrs. Haldin, an encounter Razumov dreads because it was he who informed on Haldin to the government. The final Part corresponds to the scene in which Razumov learns that news received from Russia has released him from suspicion for Haldin’s death by placing responsibility on an innocent man.

 The Suite was commissioned by a consortium of ensembles led by the Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, who presented the world premiere performance on November 9, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh. For more information about the Suites from Razumov, visit www.gregbartholomew.com/suiteraz.html

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787230

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. 24 pages. Burke & Bagley #41307. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787230).

The Second Suite from Razumov derives from the second act of Razumov, Greg Bartholomew’s chamber opera based on the novel Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad. The opera tells the story of a young Russian, Razumov, who is caught up in the consequences when a fellow university student, Victor Haldin, assassinates a government minister. Themes for Part 1 are taken from the opening scene of Act Two, in which Haldin’s mother, in exile in Geneva and worried by the lack of news from her son, learns that Victor was the assassin and has now been caught and executed. Part 2 is an instrumental interlude. Part 3 is based on the scene in which Razumov is urged to visit Mrs. Haldin, an encounter Razumov dreads because it was he who informed on Haldin to the government. The final Part corresponds to the scene in which Razumov learns that news received from Russia has released him from suspicion for Haldin’s death by placing responsibility on an innocent man.

The Suite was commissioned by a consortium of ensembles led by the Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, who presented the world premiere performance on November 9, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh. For more information about the Suites from Razumov, visit www.gregbartholomew.com/suiteraz.html

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787233

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. 11 pages. Burke & Bagley #48413. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787233).

The Second Suite from Razumov derives from the second act of Razumov, Greg Bartholomew’s chamber opera based on the novel Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad. The opera tells the story of a young Russian, Razumov, who is caught up in the consequences when a fellow university student, Victor Haldin, assassinates a government minister. Themes for Part 1 are taken from the opening scene of Act Two, in which Haldin’s mother, in exile in Geneva and worried by the lack of news from her son, learns that Victor was the assassin and has now been caught and executed. Part 2 is an instrumental interlude. Part 3 is based on the scene in which Razumov is urged to visit Mrs. Haldin, an encounter Razumov dreads because it was he who informed on Haldin to the government. The final Part corresponds to the scene in which Razumov learns that news received from Russia has released him from suspicion for Haldin’s death by placing responsibility on an innocent man.

The Suite was commissioned by a consortium of ensembles led by the Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh, who presented the world premiere performance on November 9, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh. For more information about the Suites from Razumov, visit www.gregbartholomew.com/suiteraz.html

Clarinet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787355

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and part. 12 pages. Burke & Bagley #3087743. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787355).

Canopy references the light and colors of a canopy formed by trees, fruits hanging from the trees, birds making their home within the canopy, sun-dappled shadows on the ground below and the sky above seen through the canopy.  Parts for both Bb and Eb clarinet are provided.  Originally composed for alto flute & piano, Canopy is also available for trumpet & piano, viola & piano, and cello & piano.  Duration: ca. 3'30

Download free piano accompaniment track:  http://www.gregbartholomew.com/piano/BB325P.mp3

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Piano,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787330

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. Burke & Bagley #2002159. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787330).

Composed in 2015 for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Baby Blue Roses is the composer's homage to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. This arrangement for saxophone is ideal for alto or tenor saxophone, but may be played also on soprano or baritone sax.  Parts for all saxophones are included. It is also available in arrangements for euphonium, trombone, clarinet & viola.

Download free piano accompaniment track:  http://www.gregbartholomew.com/piano/BB224P.mp3 

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787298

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 48 pages. Burke & Bagley #7781. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787298).

The First Suite from Razumov derives from three scenes of Act One of Razumov, a chamber opera based on the novel Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad.

1st Movement (Haldin assassinates the Minister): Duration 2:30
2nd Movement (Mikulin interviews Razumov): Duration 3:00
3rd Movement (Razumov tells Haldin, 'It is done'): Duration 3:30

The Suite was premiered by the OdeonQuartet with Sean Osborn, clarinet, at Town Hall, Seattle, October 21, 2003, and was subsequently recorded by members of the Kiev Philharmonic for the Masterworks of the New Era CD series, volume 6. The First Suite from Razumov was awarded the 2012 Cheryl A. Spector Prize. Also available in arrangements for clarinet, cello & piano trio and for violin, cello & piano trio.

 For recordings of all three movements and more info, visit www.gregbartholomew.com/suiterazindex.html

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787332

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Pop. Score and part. 10 pages. Burke & Bagley #2002163. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787332).

Composed in 2015 for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Baby Blue Roses is the composer's homage to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. This arrangement is for trombone & piano. It is also available in arrangements for clarinet, euphonium, saxophone & viola.

Download free piano accompaniment track:  http://www.gregbartholomew.com/piano/BB224P.mp3 

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787333

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Pop. Score and part. 10 pages. Burke & Bagley #2002165. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787333).

Composed in 2015 for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Baby Blue Roses is the composer's homage to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel. This arrangement is for viola & piano. It is also available in arrangements for trumpet, clarinet, trombone, saxophone & euphonium.

Download free piano accompaniment track:  http://www.gregbartholomew.com/piano/BB224P.mp3 

Piano,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787326

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. Concert,Contemporary,Pop,Rock. Score and part. 12 pages. Burke & Bagley #728107. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787326).

Baby Blue Roses was composed in 2015 for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast where it was premiered by Dr. Benjamin Fairfield, trumpet, and Chris Steele, piano, on January 16, 2016. It is the composer's homage to the Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.

 Parts for both Bb and C Trumpet are included. Duration: approximately 3'30.

YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/dJFgqEyYy6c?list=PLC467B58A453D766A

Download free piano accompaniment track:  http://www.gregbartholomew.com/piano/BB224P.mp3