‘Nature: Chamber Music for (Bass) Clarinet’ is an album with a wealth of new music, written specifically for the low clarinet family. Many of the works are for unaccompanied instruments along with two works for bass clarinet as a chamber instrument.
From the review: Written for Fie Schouten in 2015, Calling by Tsoupaki showcases her lyrical, soft dynamic playing. Schouten’s ability to use timbral definition to highlight the growth of intensity in repeated passages creates a sense of movement much like floating. Extended techniques including quarter tones, short glissandi and timbral trills accent the melodic lines. This piece is called a “lamento” by the performer and mimics the emotional build leading to deep sobbing.
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