Four Humors for clarinet and piano
Elizabeth Vercoe
About this work:
This is a virtuoso piece for the clarinet that was commissioned by the Music Teachers' National Association. The four movements are titled Phlegmatic, Choleric, Melancholy, and Sanguine, titles derived from the four humors described in Greek physiology. The music has several opportunities for solo clarinet improvisation and various rhythmic and harmonic echoes of blues, particularly in the third movement. The music was written specifically for premiere by classical and jazz clarinetist Chester Brezniak accompanied by the composer. In 2002 Chester Brezniak and Jeffrey Chappell performed the piece at the New School of Music and recorded it for a Centaur compact disc.
Year composed: 1992
Duration: 00:12:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Keyboard plus One Instrument
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Piano