Marian Fantasies I-III for Basset Horn solo (or Bass Clarinet or Bassoon), op. 87d (1990)
I. Ave Maria zart ...
II. Salve
Regina
II. Regina coeli
First
Performance of the Version for Basset Horn: March 22, 2002, Reutlingen
Martin
Litschgi (Basset Horn)
First Performance of the Version for Bassoon:
April 13, 2006, Peking, Central Conservatory
Albrecht
Holder (Bassoon)
Duration: 10 Minutes
Publisher:
Schott Music ED
20026 / ISMN M-001-14472-8
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| Basset Horn | Bass Clarinet / Basoon |
Preface
(Schott Music ED 20026)
The
Marian Fantasies were composed in 1990. They are based respectively
on Gregorian Marian chants and a melody from the 17th Century which are quoted
above each fantasy and particularly underline the metaphysical colouring of the
basset horn timbre. The ornate fantasies on these melodies permit the basset horn
to exploit the full potential of its cantabile character. A link is forged between
the traditional chants and the music ofthe 20th Century through the sonority of
the basset horn which is detached from time and space, also frequently utilised
by W. A. Mozart to represent otherworldly themes.
In most beautiful fashion,
the Marian Fantasies simultaneously reflect the compositional present and illuminate
its roots. This music acquires an additional dimension through its spiritual-religious
basis, making the work suitable for all performance categories; the fantasies
will find their place both in the concert hall and the church and within both
a secular and ecclesiastical framework. The composition is easily comprehensible
and a pleasure in performance for both musicians and audience.
The versions
for bassoon or bass clarinet have been authorised by the composer and present
a good alternative performance possibility.
Martin Litschgi (Translation: Lindsay Chalmers-Gerbracht)