Three Short Stories (Bsn & Vla)
Gernot Wolfgang
About this work:
Published by Doblinger Music Publishers of Vienna, Austria.
Three movements - Uncle Bebop, Rays of Light and Latin Dance.
Available in versions for viola and bassoon (original, cat. # 06 710), viola and violoncello (cat. # 03 470) and clarinet and bassoon (cat. # 36 605). Individual parts are available for clarinet (cat. # 36 605 KL) and violoncello (cat. # 36 710 VC). Premiered on October 9, 2000 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA by Brian Dembow - viola and Judith Farmer - bassoon.
REVIEWS
Ray Tischer, The Inner Voice (newsletter of the Southern California Viola Society):
"This major work for viola and bassoon in roughly 10 minutes presents sensuous melodic lines and sumptuous harmonies that are not traditionally tonal but easily accessible. The haunting feeling of this piece shows a strong jazz influence in its effective cross-rhythms and intricate counterpoint. The form is at once clear, concise and emotionally powerful."
Ronald Klimko, The Double Reed:
"Wow! Composer Gernot Wolfgang has written another "keeper" of a work here
for the unlikely combination of viola and bassoon! ... As is the case with his other chamber works, Gernot's compositional style draws heavily on the elements of jazz and widely expanded traditional harmony ... The three movements: Uncle Bebop, Rays of Light and Latin Dance, follow the traditional fast-slow-fast format and forms for the most part, but as with his other works, are immediately captivating for their expressiveness and excellent, interesting musical ideas that draw the listener right in ... I cannot recommend this work strongly enough to you - a true "keeper".
Version: Bassoon, Viola
Year composed: 2000
Duration: 00:11:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Bassoon, 1 Viola