New from Jan Freidlin: works for two piano and piano with orchestra

We have just published a series of works by Jan Freidlin, which include Joyful Concertino for two pianos (useful for teaching as the first piano is less difficult than the second piano) as well as Contemplation for piano and string orchestra or two pianos. A performance of the work with orchestra is available on youtube :



Also the third movement of the Suite Tricolore Night Seine Blues has been arranged for solo instrument and piano, with many possible instruments (flute, saxophone, clarinet, violin, trumpet, etc). Here is a jazz performance of the work, with the composer at the piano :



All of these works are available directly from Musik Fabrik on the composer's presentation page.

Carson Cooman's "Nantucket Dreaming" series continues with "Shakemo Dreaming" for String Orchestra

In 2002, Carson Cooman began a series of musical compositions deeply connected to the landscape of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Although each piece is an individual work, certain attributes are shared among them, and when completed, the entire cycle could be performed as an evening-length work.

The latest work in the series is Shakemo Dreaming for string orchestra. The five minute work was commissioned for the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic. To quote the composer's performance notes :

Shawkemo Dreaming (2009) for string orchestra is dedicated to Robert Moran. The title refers to Shawkemo, a region of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. This work is one of a variety of pieces deeply connected to the landscape of Nantucket.

Overlooking the harbor and conservation preserves, Shawkemo imparts a sense of
peace, amidst gentle wind and sky. The work begins with bell-like tolling through
which a freely lyrical melody is unfolded. This melodic material is developed, building to small climaxes, before the work settles into a reposed conclusion.

The score and the complete performance set is available for sale in our orchestral music catalog.