BALLAD IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY HORN
Composed by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
World Premier Recording
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET & CLAUDINE HICKMAN, PIANO
Sir Richard's lovingly crafted canvas from which the performers extract full measure. First and foremost - beautiful, touching music. There is a plaintive quality throughout, a wistful murmur that throbs right below (or is it above?) the surface.
"Congratulations on the World Premier by such a great contemporary composer. A convincing interpretation of the piece. The clarinet playing is excellent; wonderfully wide coloristic & dynamic range. The piano has a rich, warm tone." TAXI
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Composed by Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
World Premier Recording
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET & CLAUDINE HICKMAN, PIANO
Sir Richard's lovingly crafted canvas from which the performers extract full measure. First and foremost - beautiful, touching music. There is a plaintive quality throughout, a wistful murmur that throbs right below (or is it above?) the surface.
"Congratulations on the World Premier by such a great contemporary composer. A convincing interpretation of the piece. The clarinet playing is excellent; wonderfully wide coloristic & dynamic range. The piano has a rich, warm tone." TAXI
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
Purchase here from CDBaby:
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CD & DOWNLOAD
CAFE
Music for Clarinet and Guitar
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET & VILIAN IVANTCHEV, GUITAR
Clarinet and Guitar duo Piercy & Ivantchev - beautifully recorded in NYC - perform this exciting and eclectic group of pieces arranged for clarinet and guitar: Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango, Bartok dances, Villa-Lobos & Gardel songs, and a collection of French and German compositions - Debussy, Poulenc, Ravel, Satie and Telemann.
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
"This recording is a calming, pleasant and eclectic collection. Piercy's versatility is evident in this diverse collection of music. The progression if music on this disc has a natural ease, particularly the opening French works, which effortlessly flow from one to the next. Piercy's flexible sound contains a variety of colors, achieving an even tone from one register to the next. The tango movements are spectacular and are the highlights of this recording! The CAFE recording presents a diverse combination of music that shows both how versatile these artists are, and how effective the combination of clarinet and guitar can be."
THE CLARINET Magazine
“Clarinetist Thomas Piercy and guitarist Vilian Ivantchev have a remarkably eclectic repertoire..played with genuine emotion and careful attention to their demanding dynamics…it is the twosome's interpretations of works from Astor Piazzolla's "Histoire du Tango" that add spicy heat to the collection. This is a CD you can put on anytime.”
EXCLAIM!
"Clarinetist Thomas Piercy and acoustic guitarist Vilian Ivantchev link fourteen pieces together as a suite, beginning with the French late Romantics, taking a detour into the German baroque before following the gypsy path to Brazil and from there to Argentina, where the trail ends on a note that threatens to jump out of its shoes with joy. It’s a very subtly fun ride."
Lucid Culture
"It’s a real treat to hear this adaptation of one of Piazzolla’s great pieces. I’m really impressed by this arrangement; the clarinet part sounds convincing and idiomatic. The performance, impressive; the disc features a lovely selection of repertoire.”
TAXI
FRANCIS POULENC (1899 - 1963)
Mouvements Perpétuel No. 1 (Assez modéré). Composed for piano in 1918 as part of Trois Mouvements Perpétuels, Op. 14.
ERIK SATIE (1866 - 1925)
Gnossienne No. 1. Composed for piano in 1890 as part of Trois Gnossiennes.
Gymnopédie No. 1. Composed for piano in 1888 as part of Trois Gymnopédies.
CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862 - 1918)
La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair). Composed for piano between 1909 and 1913; included in the two books of Préludes.
MAURICE RAVEL (1875 - 1937)
Pièce en forme de Habañera. Originally composed as “Vocalise étude en forme de Habañera" for bass voice and piano in 1907.
A song without words, Ravel later arranged the work for cello and piano.
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681 - 1767)
Sonata in A Minor. Composed for oboe and continuo.
BELA BARTOK (1881 – 1945)
Roumanian Folk Dances. Composed for piano in 1915; later arranged for orchestra by Bartók. Based on folksongs and dances collected by Bartók from peasants and Gypsies.
1. Jocul cu bâta (Stick Dance) 2. Brâul (Sash Dance) 3. Pe loc (In one spot)
4. Buciumeana (Horn Dance) 5. Poarga Românească (Roumanian Polka) 6. Manuntelul (Fast Dance)
HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS (1887 - 1959)
Modinha. Composed in 1925 for voice and piano as part of Seréstas.
Evocação. Composed in 1933 for voice and piano as part of Modinhas e Canções.
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. Aria (Cantilena). Composed between 1938 and 1945 for soprano and eight cellos. Later arranged for soprano and guitar by Villa-Lobos.
CARLOS GARDEL (1890 - 1935)
Mi Manta Pampa. Composed in 1923 for voice and piano.
Sus ojos se cerraron. Composed in 1935 for voice and piano.
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (1921 - 1992)
Histoire du Tango. Composed in 1986 for flute and guitar.
Jacinto Chiclana. Composed in 1963 for voice and piano.
Arrangements by Thomas Piercy.
The sheet music arrangements to many of these compositions are available through Tonada Productions.
www.TonadaProductions.com
Music for Clarinet and Guitar
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET & VILIAN IVANTCHEV, GUITAR
Clarinet and Guitar duo Piercy & Ivantchev - beautifully recorded in NYC - perform this exciting and eclectic group of pieces arranged for clarinet and guitar: Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango, Bartok dances, Villa-Lobos & Gardel songs, and a collection of French and German compositions - Debussy, Poulenc, Ravel, Satie and Telemann.
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
"This recording is a calming, pleasant and eclectic collection. Piercy's versatility is evident in this diverse collection of music. The progression if music on this disc has a natural ease, particularly the opening French works, which effortlessly flow from one to the next. Piercy's flexible sound contains a variety of colors, achieving an even tone from one register to the next. The tango movements are spectacular and are the highlights of this recording! The CAFE recording presents a diverse combination of music that shows both how versatile these artists are, and how effective the combination of clarinet and guitar can be."
THE CLARINET Magazine
“Clarinetist Thomas Piercy and guitarist Vilian Ivantchev have a remarkably eclectic repertoire..played with genuine emotion and careful attention to their demanding dynamics…it is the twosome's interpretations of works from Astor Piazzolla's "Histoire du Tango" that add spicy heat to the collection. This is a CD you can put on anytime.”
EXCLAIM!
"Clarinetist Thomas Piercy and acoustic guitarist Vilian Ivantchev link fourteen pieces together as a suite, beginning with the French late Romantics, taking a detour into the German baroque before following the gypsy path to Brazil and from there to Argentina, where the trail ends on a note that threatens to jump out of its shoes with joy. It’s a very subtly fun ride."
Lucid Culture
"It’s a real treat to hear this adaptation of one of Piazzolla’s great pieces. I’m really impressed by this arrangement; the clarinet part sounds convincing and idiomatic. The performance, impressive; the disc features a lovely selection of repertoire.”
TAXI
FRANCIS POULENC (1899 - 1963)
Mouvements Perpétuel No. 1 (Assez modéré). Composed for piano in 1918 as part of Trois Mouvements Perpétuels, Op. 14.
ERIK SATIE (1866 - 1925)
Gnossienne No. 1. Composed for piano in 1890 as part of Trois Gnossiennes.
Gymnopédie No. 1. Composed for piano in 1888 as part of Trois Gymnopédies.
CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862 - 1918)
La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair). Composed for piano between 1909 and 1913; included in the two books of Préludes.
MAURICE RAVEL (1875 - 1937)
Pièce en forme de Habañera. Originally composed as “Vocalise étude en forme de Habañera" for bass voice and piano in 1907.
A song without words, Ravel later arranged the work for cello and piano.
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681 - 1767)
Sonata in A Minor. Composed for oboe and continuo.
BELA BARTOK (1881 – 1945)
Roumanian Folk Dances. Composed for piano in 1915; later arranged for orchestra by Bartók. Based on folksongs and dances collected by Bartók from peasants and Gypsies.
1. Jocul cu bâta (Stick Dance) 2. Brâul (Sash Dance) 3. Pe loc (In one spot)
4. Buciumeana (Horn Dance) 5. Poarga Românească (Roumanian Polka) 6. Manuntelul (Fast Dance)
HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS (1887 - 1959)
Modinha. Composed in 1925 for voice and piano as part of Seréstas.
Evocação. Composed in 1933 for voice and piano as part of Modinhas e Canções.
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5. Aria (Cantilena). Composed between 1938 and 1945 for soprano and eight cellos. Later arranged for soprano and guitar by Villa-Lobos.
CARLOS GARDEL (1890 - 1935)
Mi Manta Pampa. Composed in 1923 for voice and piano.
Sus ojos se cerraron. Composed in 1935 for voice and piano.
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA (1921 - 1992)
Histoire du Tango. Composed in 1986 for flute and guitar.
Jacinto Chiclana. Composed in 1963 for voice and piano.
Arrangements by Thomas Piercy.
The sheet music arrangements to many of these compositions are available through Tonada Productions.
www.TonadaProductions.com
GOTHAM ENSEMBLE PLAYS NED ROREM
Chamber music of Ned Rorem featuring the clarinet.
Thomas Piercy, clarinet Rolf Schulte, violin Judith Olson, piano
Humbert Lucarelli, oboe Delores Stevens, piano
Angelina Réaux, soprano Saskia Lane, double bass
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
End of Summer for clarinet, violin and piano
An Oboe Book for oboe and piano
Ariel for soprano, clarinet and piano
Four Poems Without Words for clarinet, double bass and piano (arrangement by Thomas Piercy)
"Extraordinary performances by top players bring distinction to this recording.
Piercy shows remarkable virtuosity in some deep emotional terrain."
Times Union, NY
"While Ned Rorem’s music is certainly complex, it still possesses a romantic leaning that,
especially with the Gotham Ensemble playing, is both thought-provoking and emotive."
New Music Box
"Mr. Piercy is masterly on his clarinet."
The New York Sun
Chamber music of Ned Rorem featuring the clarinet.
Thomas Piercy, clarinet Rolf Schulte, violin Judith Olson, piano
Humbert Lucarelli, oboe Delores Stevens, piano
Angelina Réaux, soprano Saskia Lane, double bass
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
End of Summer for clarinet, violin and piano
An Oboe Book for oboe and piano
Ariel for soprano, clarinet and piano
Four Poems Without Words for clarinet, double bass and piano (arrangement by Thomas Piercy)
"Extraordinary performances by top players bring distinction to this recording.
Piercy shows remarkable virtuosity in some deep emotional terrain."
Times Union, NY
"While Ned Rorem’s music is certainly complex, it still possesses a romantic leaning that,
especially with the Gotham Ensemble playing, is both thought-provoking and emotive."
New Music Box
"Mr. Piercy is masterly on his clarinet."
The New York Sun
Juno Baby
Emmy Award-winning CDs and DVDs.
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Emmy Award-winning CDs and DVDs.
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STRANGE GIRLS
Soundtrack to the movie "Strange Girls."
Music composed by Reed Robins.
Featured musicians:
Thomas Piercy, Clarinets and Bass Clarinet
Matthew Kajcienski, Violins
Rachel Golub, Violin
Tawnya Popoff, Violas
Summer Boggess, Cellos
Available at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
Soundtrack to the movie "Strange Girls."
Music composed by Reed Robins.
Featured musicians:
Thomas Piercy, Clarinets and Bass Clarinet
Matthew Kajcienski, Violins
Rachel Golub, Violin
Tawnya Popoff, Violas
Summer Boggess, Cellos
Available at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
NO SUGGESTION OF SILENCE
Music by Perry Townsend
"Kaleidostrophe"
The Goliard Chorale
P.S. 122 Children's Chorale
Thomas Piercy, clarinet
Jane Lawson, cello
Judith Olson, piano
Perry Townsend, conductor
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
"It is not often that a composer's music stands out against the vast array of contemporary music recordings available today.
His recording, no suggestion of silence, is truly refreshing."
21st Century Music
"Kaleidostrophe is the major work on the disc; the musical line takes on more and more beauty when heard a few times."
New Music Connoisseur
Music by Perry Townsend
"Kaleidostrophe"
The Goliard Chorale
P.S. 122 Children's Chorale
Thomas Piercy, clarinet
Jane Lawson, cello
Judith Olson, piano
Perry Townsend, conductor
Available in stores and at iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon.com and other sites worldwide.
"It is not often that a composer's music stands out against the vast array of contemporary music recordings available today.
His recording, no suggestion of silence, is truly refreshing."
21st Century Music
"Kaleidostrophe is the major work on the disc; the musical line takes on more and more beauty when heard a few times."
New Music Connoisseur
TONADA Y CUECA
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET
JUDITH OLSON, PIANO
ALASTAIR KING, PIANO
Recorded live at the Chicago Cultural Arts Center and New York City's Kosciuszko Hall.
Tonada y Cueca, Carlos Guastavino
Allegro from Sonata-Fantasia, Heitor Villa Lobos (Arranged by Thomas Piercy)
Habanera, Maurice Ravel (Arranged by Thomas Piercy)
Rondo from Grand Duo Concertante, Carl Maria von Weber
Black Magic, Peter Green (Arranged by Alastair King and Thomas Piercy)
It Ain't Necessarily So, George Gershwin (Arranged by Alastair King and Thomas Piercy)
For availability, contact: [email protected]
THOMAS PIERCY, CLARINET
JUDITH OLSON, PIANO
ALASTAIR KING, PIANO
Recorded live at the Chicago Cultural Arts Center and New York City's Kosciuszko Hall.
Tonada y Cueca, Carlos Guastavino
Allegro from Sonata-Fantasia, Heitor Villa Lobos (Arranged by Thomas Piercy)
Habanera, Maurice Ravel (Arranged by Thomas Piercy)
Rondo from Grand Duo Concertante, Carl Maria von Weber
Black Magic, Peter Green (Arranged by Alastair King and Thomas Piercy)
It Ain't Necessarily So, George Gershwin (Arranged by Alastair King and Thomas Piercy)
For availability, contact: [email protected]