Music by Daniel Dorff
MUSIC FOR CONTRABASSOON
Concerto for
Contrabassoon
(1991) (12˝
min.)
Here are some audio clips of Roger
Soren’s performance with the Haddonfield Symphony, conducted by Daniel Hege:
from Mvt. 1 (36 sec., 557K
mp3)
from Mvt. 2 (30 sec., 469K
mp3)
from Mvt. 3 (30 sec., 463K
mp3)
1)
Solo Contrabassoon with Clarinet, Horn, and String Orchestra
Commissioned by the Concerto
Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for contrabassoonist Norman
Spielberg.
Premiered November 3, 1991; Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia,
Norman Spielberg contrabassoon; James Freeman guest conductor.
Other performances include Louisville Orchestra (Roger Soren, cbn.), and many
others
“Repertory for the contrabassoon
has been significantly enhanced of late by the addition of concertos by Daniel
Dorff...” — MLA Notes (Christopher Weait), December 1993.
“An excellent new concerto... in a very listenable and audience-appealing
style. Dorff has written a number of fine compositions and has crafted here an
excellent new work for the contrabassoonist.” — The Double Reed
(Ron Klimko), Spring 1993.
“(The concert) was jammed with people who were obviously pleased they were
there. A local composer with a growing international reputation presented a
world premiere that deserved the response the audience gave it.” — Philadelphia
Welcomat (Purdom), November 13, 1991.
“This is a work that could effectively introduce the rarely heard solo
contrabassoon to audiences of any age or experience. It has the happy
characteristic of being easily understood. Performers will appreciate its
professionally clear notation and effective orchestration.” — MLA Notes
(Christopher Weait), March 1995.
2) Solo
Contrabassoon with Clarinet, Horn, and Piano
Premiere by Lori Tiberio (cbn.)
and UNC-Charlotte faculty, April 28, 1996.
Performances include 1996 International Double Reed Society annual convention
(Susan Nigro, cbn.)
3) Solo
Contrabassoon with Piano
Premiere of piano version
September 28, 1993 at St. Xavier University, Chicago; Susan Nigro,
contrabassoon, Mark Lindeblad, piano.
Published by MMB Music, Inc.
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piece.
In A Deep Funk:
Dance
Set for Unaccompanied Contrabassoon (1996)
(14 min.)
1. Hustle Misterioso
2. Twist Variations
3. Bear Hug
4. Funk Scherzo
Commissioned for the 1997 International Contrabassoon Festival, Las Vegas, as
the required contest piece.
World premiere by Roger Soren at IDRS Convention 1997.
Mvt. 4 on Oregon Symphony's audition
repertoire list, December 2002.
Here are some audio clips of Roger
Soren’s premiere, live at IDRS:
from Mvt. 1 (23 sec., 354K
MP3)
from Mvt. 2 (23 sec., 358K
MP3)
from Mvt. 4 (30 sec., 474K
MP3) (used by permission)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40881, $9.00).
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Sonatina d’Amore
for 2
Contrabassoons (1997) (8
min.)
Commissioned by Susan Nigro for “The Two
Contras” — Susan Nigro and Burl Lane (of the Chicago Symphony).
Premiered on the Chicago Symphony WFMT-FM Radiothon by The Two Contras, June
1998.
Click here for program notes on this
piece.
Recorded by The Two Contras on Crystal CD 349.
Here are some audio clips from the
Crystal CD:
from Mvt. 1 (28 sec., 445K
MP3)
from Mvt. 2 (21 sec., 330K
MP3)
from Mvt. 3 (33 sec., 518K
MP3) (used by permission)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40941, $9.95).
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how to order it
It Takes Four to
Tango for
3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon (Quartet or Ensemble) (1990/1997) (2˝
min.)
Premiered by the Ohio State University Bassoon Ensemble,
Christopher Weait director
Here's an audio clip of the Harmo
Saxophone Quartet playing the sax version, from their Meister CD:
(29 sec., 452K
MP3) (used
by permission)
Published by Theodore Presser Company ($11.00, 114-40872).
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how to order it
For a video of the New
Jersey Bassoon Ensemble's performance, click
here:
Fast Walk
for
3 Bassoons & Contrabassoon (Quartet or
Ensemble) (1989, this version 1997)
(2˝ min.)
Premiered by the Ohio State University Bassoon Ensemble,
Christopher Weait director
"This
short, upbeat piece makes a terrific opener for a concert, or as the first piece
after intermission."
-Susan Fancher,
Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007
Here's an audio clip of the Harmo
Saxophone Quartet playing the sax version, from their Meister CD:
(29 sec., 447K
MP3) (used
by permission)
Published by Tenuto
Publications (494-02686, $14.95)
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to order it
The Tortoise and The
Hare from
“Three Fun Fables”
for Narrator and
Chamber Orchestra (featuring Contrabassoon and Clarinet) (1996) (5˝ min.)
(also for Narrator with Clar., Contrabassoon, Tpt., Tbn.,
Hp., Perc., Vn., Cb.)
Performed on children's concerts of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Minnesota
Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, and many
others.
Here's an audio clip of the premiere by
the Haddonfield Symphony with track star Carl Lewis narrating, and Daniel Hege
conducting.
(25 sec., 398K
MP3) (used
by permission)
Click
here for program notes.
On rental from MMB Music, Inc. Score published for sale.
last updated 4/10/04