SKU: A0.1289854

La Foi, L’Espérance et La Charité (Faith, Hope, and Charity) - Clarinet Trio Arrangement

Elevate your clarinet ensemble's repertoire with our exquisite arrangement of Adolphe Danhauser's La Foi, L’Espérance et La Charité, originally composed as a Secular Chorus. This beautiful composition, thoughtfully reimagined for clarinet trio, will add depth and emotional resonance to your musical performances. Whether you're planning a concert, a recital, or an educational endeavor, this arrangement is sure to captivate both musicians and audiences.

Composer's Legacy:
Adolphe Danhauser, the esteemed French composer, brought this captivating composition to life, and now, you have the opportunity to explore its depth and charm in a new instrumental context. La Foi, L’Espérance et La Charité is a timeless work that explores the themes of faith, hope, and charity, making it a poignant addition to any musical program.

Medium Level of Difficulty:
Designed with versatility in mind, this arrangement is rated at a Medium level of difficulty. It strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and artistic challenge, making it suitable for a wide range of clarinetists, from intermediate to advanced players. It offers a fulfilling musical experience while allowing performers to showcase their skills and artistry.

Instrumentation Flexibility:
This arrangement is thoughtfully crafted for three Bb clarinets, offering a balanced and harmonious ensemble. Additionally, it can be adapted for a combination of two Bb clarinets and one bass clarinet, providing you with the flexibility to tailor the piece to your ensemble's instrumentation.

Versatile Usage:
La Foi, L’Espérance et La Charité is a versatile composition that can grace various occasions:

1. Concerts: Enrich your concert repertoire with the depth and emotion of this arrangement. Its melodic beauty and historical significance will resonate with audiences.

2. Recitals: Create a memorable performance that showcases the talent and artistry of your clarinet trio. This piece will leave a lasting impression on your listeners.

3. Educational Purposes: Utilize this arrangement as a valuable teaching tool to introduce students to the beauty and complexity of classical music. It offers an excellent opportunity for ensemble learning and development.

Unveil Timeless Beauty:
With this clarinet trio arrangement of La Foi, L’Espérance et La Charité, you can unlock the enduring beauty of this classic work. Adolphe Danhauser's composition, adapted for clarinets, will transport your audience to a world of musical enchantment. Don't miss the chance to incorporate this piece into your musical journey today and explore the profound themes of faith, hope, and charity through the power of music. This arrangement is a testament to the universal language of artistry and emotion, ready to be discovered by performers and listeners alike.

SKU: A0.980578

Piano Trio No. 1 (Night of Broken Glass) (2012) (score and parts) for piano trio is a tribute to the children who are often the innocent victims of the tragic and violent actions of men. Although I have referenced the Kristallnacht attacks against Jews throughout Nazi Germany and parts of Austria on 9–10 November 1938, I am, in my musical expression, alluding to all senseless demonstrations of violence that often reach catastrophic proportions as they shatter the lives of children. In these three movements, I juxtapose the intensely orchestrated sonorities with two Jewish traditional lullabies*. The themes, only briefly heard as lyric contrasts to the more aggressive music, interweave and develop their own narrative, gaining an increasing emotional weight as the episodes unfold. In addition, there are two enigma themes that I use to drive the transformation of the music to its emotional climax. Listen to Trio Malipiero's performance of the piece:   More information on the composer:   www.williamneil.net   Contact and support email:  thecomposerstudio@gmail.com.

SKU: A0.1208741

Introduction to The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is a Persian poetry collection first put together in 1460 in Shiraz.  It consists of quatrains, four-line poems, with a set of unconventional themes.  The poetry is irreligious and questions the afterlife and God's providence.  It shows keen awareness of the shortness of life and the finality of death. It advises therefore that every fleeting moment of every day should be savored, with wine, lovers and song. The combination of a serious philosophy of life and a carefree attitude has made the poetry popular for centuries.  In 1859, Edward FitzGerald brought out a loose English translation that took the world by storm.  It became the most beloved and widely known poem in the English language for decades until its popularity finally faded in the late twentieth century. Although they were attributed to the great mathematician and astronomer, Omar Khayyam (d. 1131), the poems were by many anonymous hands, and he was just a frame author, akin to Scheherezade in the Arabian Nights.

- Dr. Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan

About the Composition
Two Scenes from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám explores and embodies two of the main themes that carry throughout the quatrains of the poem collection. In FitzGerald's translation, the quatrains follow a day to night cycle. The two movements reflect this by starting off with an abrupt wake up section and ending the piece with a nocturne.  The first movement, Wine, celebrates the camaraderie, joy and chaos that comes through the physical joy of being with friends. The clarinet, violin and piano interact in a conversational way, talking, laughing, and insulting one another in their own independent lines.

The second movement is entitled Intimacy and explores the emotional joy of connecting with one another. The movement is set in a waltz style dance and draws influence from Chopin, Liszt and other romantic era composers. This is juxtaposed by youthful and energetic phrases so that the piece embodies all forms of love: young love, years of marriage and even friendship. Each movement has a sense of urgency and density which is present in the rubá'iyát as well, expressing to the reader that our time on Earth is so short and to make the most of each day.
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Adam Lenhart (b. 2002) is a University of Michigan student of music theory, composition, voice and organ from Ottawa Lake, Michigan. As a theorist, his areas of study vary widely, including 18th century counterpoint, the early American Sacred Harp tradition, and impressionism. As a composer, his music draws inspiration from nature, mathematics and poetry. In 2020 he was awarded the Michigan Music Education Association’s Young Composers of Michigan award, as well as first prize in the University of Toledo Young Composers competition. Lenhart has also participated in numerous ensembles across Michigan, including the MYAF All-State Choir, Tecumseh Pops Orchestra, University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and the SMTD University Choir. He thoroughly enjoys collaboration with other composers, performers, poets and visual artists. Some of his recent projects include collaborations with individuals from the University of Michigan Chamber Music, History, and Poetry departments.