Classical Duets for Clarinet

Classical Duets For Clarinet is a one-of-a-kind collection dedicated to the aspiring musician. This NYSSMA audition requirement, also available for Trumpet, Flute, Alto Sax, and Trombone, is arranged in accommodating keys for all five axes. This assortment of classics, derived from the original piano masterworks of many great composers, were specifically chosen for their popularity, playability, and range. These light classical pieces are pure transcriptions of musical genius. Santorella’s Classical Duets allows for a variety of instrumentation in assorted combinations. Simply put, this collection of duets is in essence, fun for all! The performance tracks are now assessable by simply scanning the QR code or by listening to the CD. Recorded in a “music minus one” fashion, the student can easily isolate each track and play along with some of the best musicians in the Los Angeles studio circuit. The contents include; Minuet (From, Minuet in G) - German Dance (No. 3 From, Twelve German Dances) - Minuet (From, Minuet in Bb) - Haydn, Promenade – Gretchaninov, A Little Piece – The Poor Orphan (Armes Waisenkind) - Schumann, Song Without Words – Jadassohn, Minuet (From, Minuet in G) - J.S. Bach, Bouree (From, Water Music) – Handel, Berceuse (Op. 2, No. 5) – Nevin, Sonatina – Andre, Le Petit Rien – Couperin, The Enchanted Garden – Volkmann, The Clock (Op. 62, No. 2) – Cradle Song (Op. 62, No. 5) - Kullak, Carefree – Turk, Symphony No. 40 (Theme from the First Movement) – Mozart, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach, Pastorale – Burgmuller, Carnival – Couperin, The Chromatic Polka – Kohler, and Spinning Song (Op. 14, No. 4) - Elmenreich. About the Performing Artist: Mark Hollingsworth began studying music at five years of age. His background includes both classical and jazz training. After high school Mark won a scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a major in woodwind performance. Mark has over fifteen years’ experience as a studio musician in Los Angeles recording movies, albums, television broadcasts and numerous jingles as well as cartoons for Warner Brothers and Walt Disney. He has also performed in concerts with a wide range of artists including Quincy Jones, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Donna Summers and Manhattan Transfer to name a few. Some of Hollingsworth’s most significant accomplishments include memorable television appearances with Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Michael Bolton and Michael McDonald. He has worked on numerous recordings with Tom Petty, Luther Vandross, U2, the Library of Congress and soundtracks for the Ren & Stimpy show. Hollingsworth’s musical breadth also includes skills on an extensive collection of flutes from around the world.