The piccolo clarinet in its low registers has something of that smoky husky timbre that Bb clarinet and bass clarinet have in their low registers even though the notes are objectively quite high. I never expected to hear it that way. I just assumed the function of high clarinets was the reach notes that standard clarinets cannot, I didn’t think how lovely it could be if the unique color of the chalumeau register could be extended up into the range of the clarino notes. Really lovely!
@@eosborne6495 I could really imagine that instrument in Bartok's orchestration especially The Miraculous Mandarin. There's a folky element to the sound.
This reminds me a little bit of the beginning of the Rite of Spring, with the woodwinds just exploring the space and weaving in and out of diatonicism. I don’t know if ever heard a piece for solo piccolo clarinet, so I commend you for originality. It's a charming piece!
Samuel, I watched you conference "No more tragedies, no more isolation. You deeply move me with your person, your music and your classes, you are so GOOD, so EXCELLENT. Congratulations
Fantastic piece! I love the variety of articulations, it almost serves as a sonic swatch book to show the range of sounds the instrument is capable of. I especially enjoyed the first movement, the heavy stacatto gives it a delightful percussiveness.
Nice. And very nice interpretation, masterfully played. Somehow reminds me of the contemporary jazz French bass clarinetist Louis Sclavis. I could totally hear a duo of these folks, bass clarinet and Ab piccolo clarinet. May the planets align. 😁
The clarity is wonderful and the articulations are strong. The first piece reminded me of bird sounds in a woodland, very nice. I'm definitely more traditional in my writing so this is interesting to my ear. Congratulations on your new work.
Great piece! Melody is what I struggle with most, so I always think it's really brave when a composer writes for one voice. It helps to have a compelling performer as you did in this case, great job.
Very coherent. The structure is clear. Pleasant to listen to. Curious what other pieces that instrument shows up in? Did the 20th century greats use this clarinet?
Section III reminds me of Pierre Boulez's "Dialogue De L'Ombra Double.". The fluttering is like one of his motives in "...explosante-fixe...". I don't know if that's a compliment for you or not.
It's interesting that despite the modern language, it still follows the same "fast-slow-fast" (allegro-adagio-allegro) structure where the 3rd movement is usually faster than the 1st and more virtuosistic, impressive. Do you think a lot about the use of traditional structure using new notes and rhythms? Because I did the same for my violin concerto, same basic structure that has worked for hundreds for years. How do you think about form?
Things that worked in the past may still work, and may not need to be re-invented.. there are lots of musical archetypes that transcend matters of style or historical contingency.
@@samuel_andreyev No, originally I'm from Leutesheim, but moved to Nürnberg a few years ago. A few times a year I'm visiting my family there,... funny, the world is small...
Small/high clarinets have been in use since the 18th century. The piccolo clarinet family includes perhaps most commonly the instruments in D, Eb, G and Ab, all referred to as piccolo/sopranino/petite etc. depending on your language and personal tendencies when it comes to instrument nomenclature. So no, the instrument is not custom made, it dates from 1983 and I’ve had a lot of work done on it to ensure it can be played at a professional level. You can purchase piccolo clarinets new or second-hand, depending on the make and nominal pitch you’re after and of course, availability.
@@RichardElliotHaynes.clarinet I know of the sopranino sax and the soprano sax, and of course the piccolo flute, but not the smaller versions of the clarinet. I'm a string guy myself (double bass,) also a composer. Always looking for new sounds. Thanks for the info !!!
This is a rather unusual recording manner, is it intentional? Some wild fluctuation in the stereo image of the close sounds, in reverse motion of the perspective of what would be a spectator
Yes, it's an interesting piece. I am guessing that the stereo field perception is influenced by the use of very different microphones. On the left looks like a Sure SM7B pointed up, and on the right looks like a Neumann-style condenser.
@@ChainsawCoffee One of the things I need to do is to get a proper stereo pair for precisely this sort of situation. Haven’t really needed it before, but it’s on the list. Thanks to both of you for your feedback
@@ChainsawCoffee Yes I think its a U87. I thought it was a very interesting choice of mics and angles. I have used a SM7B on a sax before to great effect but the movement of the performer really adds some challenges, especially when it isnt sitting in a mix among other instruments. The off-axis angle is an unusual choice but likely cuts some of the top end off the reflections. Its a pretty lively room acoustically so too much mid/tops could ruin the clarity of the recording, especially the fast stacatto runs.
Not bad, reminds me of old cartoon music! I don’t mean for that to be insulting in any way! I like a lot of different music but especially Hard-ish Rock-ish Blues-ish stuff! The pounding beat and etc.. this was a bit light for me but interesting! Is this your attempt at a jazz piece disguised as an Etüde???😂🤪😇✌🏻🫵🏻 A-Piccolo? An instrument that I actually would like to learn to play!!👍🏻 Great Job Sir!👋🏻💪🏻😎✌🏻
Perhaps I'm just ignorant in some fashion but this sounds like someone pretending to play the instrument. Making random noises. Is this piece supposed to be uncomfortable to listen to?
The piccolo clarinet in its low registers has something of that smoky husky timbre that Bb clarinet and bass clarinet have in their low registers even though the notes are objectively quite high. I never expected to hear it that way. I just assumed the function of high clarinets was the reach notes that standard clarinets cannot, I didn’t think how lovely it could be if the unique color of the chalumeau register could be extended up into the range of the clarino notes. Really lovely!
@@eosborne6495 I could really imagine that instrument in Bartok's orchestration especially The Miraculous Mandarin. There's a folky element to the sound.
Nobody gonna talk about the circular breathing in the 3rd movement?? Wow, what a virtuosic performance and what a delightful contrast. Loved this!
Richard is the GOAT!
@@Audible-Visible that would probably be apparent to wind players! As a string player I wasn't really looking or hearing for that.
Incredible performance!
Richard’s amazing.
This reminds me a little bit of the beginning of the Rite of Spring, with the woodwinds just exploring the space and weaving in and out of diatonicism. I don’t know if ever heard a piece for solo piccolo clarinet, so I commend you for originality. It's a charming piece!
This has been my first time hearing a solo A-flat clarinet. Thank you for making this a magnificent introduction!
Nice!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Exactly to my taste this strong music.
Congratulations to both of you for this achievement.
Beautiful
Samuel, I watched you conference "No more tragedies, no more isolation. You deeply move me with your person, your music and your classes, you are so GOOD, so EXCELLENT. Congratulations
Thank you for your kind words!
Is this conference online somewhere? I’d like to see it if so
@@drewlitton3843 It's my ARC speech, it's pinned on my twitter account or you can find it here on YT
Beautiful music.
I love it. Interesting in many ways
I am in love with this piece. The performer did an outstanding job on this!
love this!
Beautiful playing and a fascinating piece
The guy is flawless. And that can't be an easy instrument!
A shapely, delicate piece. I enjoy the diversity and clarity of effect. You really get a great sense of what this instrument can do by the end. Bravo!
The first two are great but the third is stunning. Proof there is always more territory to be explored with acoustic instruments.
Amazing, as always. Always excited for new works from you.
Fantastic piece! I love the variety of articulations, it almost serves as a sonic swatch book to show the range of sounds the instrument is capable of. I especially enjoyed the first movement, the heavy stacatto gives it a delightful percussiveness.
Nice.
And very nice interpretation, masterfully played.
Somehow reminds me of the contemporary jazz French bass clarinetist Louis Sclavis.
I could totally hear a duo of these folks, bass clarinet and Ab piccolo clarinet.
May the planets align.
😁
I enjoyed the varied focus of register in the third movement. A bit hypnotic! Thanks for the music.
Terrific piece. Terrific clarinet. terrific player.
Bravo! Great playing! And brilliant composing!
The clarity is wonderful and the articulations are strong. The first piece reminded me of bird sounds in a woodland, very nice. I'm definitely more traditional in my writing so this is interesting to my ear. Congratulations on your new work.
Great piece! Melody is what I struggle with most, so I always think it's really brave when a composer writes for one voice. It helps to have a compelling performer as you did in this case, great job.
Thank you! Richard is a gem.
To compose and to play this is insane
Loved the second movement, very mysterious.
Love it! Very engaging musical journey.
Thank you Matthew, good to hear from you.
Masterful performance! And a very engaging piece.
Very coherent. The structure is clear. Pleasant to listen to. Curious what other pieces that instrument shows up in? Did the 20th century greats use this clarinet?
There is virtually no repertoire for it, although I have written several pieces that feature the Ab clarinet.
Beautiful piece Samuel.
Sounding like a technical chalumeau with keys...awsome performance. Interesting piece Mr Andreyev
Marvellous, also first time I've heard a piccolo Ab clarinet. Great pieces brilliantly played.
Perfect timing, today is Schoenberg's 150th
Pieces written with this high quality are what allow insanely talented performers to sound *so good*. This belongs on a Deutsche Gramophone release.
Insanely talented performers like Richard are what inspires composers to write their works in the first place!
Love the rhythm in the first etude! Metric modulation/?
Just a simple march rhythm :-)
Section III reminds me of Pierre Boulez's "Dialogue De L'Ombra Double.". The fluttering is like one of his motives in "...explosante-fixe...". I don't know if that's a compliment for you or not.
It's interesting that despite the modern language, it still follows the same "fast-slow-fast" (allegro-adagio-allegro) structure where the 3rd movement is usually faster than the 1st and more virtuosistic, impressive. Do you think a lot about the use of traditional structure using new notes and rhythms? Because I did the same for my violin concerto, same basic structure that has worked for hundreds for years. How do you think about form?
Things that worked in the past may still work, and may not need to be re-invented.. there are lots of musical archetypes that transcend matters of style or historical contingency.
Why or how did it occur to you to play in Kehl? :D I come from a small village a few km away from there... Nice! :D
I live in Kehl 😅
Are you in Kork?
@@samuel_andreyev No, originally I'm from Leutesheim, but moved to Nürnberg a few years ago. A few times a year I'm visiting my family there,... funny, the world is small...
How funny! I know where Leutesheim is.
Come visit next time you are in der Region ;)
Nice ! Didn't know there was a piccolo clarinet ! Is it custom made ?
Small/high clarinets have been in use since the 18th century. The piccolo clarinet family includes perhaps most commonly the instruments in D, Eb, G and Ab, all referred to as piccolo/sopranino/petite etc. depending on your language and personal tendencies when it comes to instrument nomenclature. So no, the instrument is not custom made, it dates from 1983 and I’ve had a lot of work done on it to ensure it can be played at a professional level. You can purchase piccolo clarinets new or second-hand, depending on the make and nominal pitch you’re after and of course, availability.
@@RichardElliotHaynes.clarinet I know of the sopranino sax and the soprano sax, and of course the piccolo flute, but not the smaller versions of the clarinet. I'm a string guy myself (double bass,) also a composer. Always looking for new sounds. Thanks for the info !!!
Have you made any comment on John Zorn? I can only assume with this back catalog. Also, wonderful piece! One of the first pieces I've heard of yours.
I’m not that familiar with John Zorn, actually. People keep recommending various recordings of his to me.
"This is something very interesting, DEE-DOO-DEE-DOO-dee-doo"
a review by my 2-year-old
The composer wrote the piece and forgot about the music! Very clever! Interesting piece!
bravo-it takes an iron lip to play those high reeds, I'd bet.
This is a rather unusual recording manner, is it intentional? Some wild fluctuation in the stereo image of the close sounds, in reverse motion of the perspective of what would be a spectator
I should have commented on the music first I suppose. It is an interesting piece
Yes, it's an interesting piece. I am guessing that the stereo field perception is influenced by the use of very different microphones. On the left looks like a Sure SM7B pointed up, and on the right looks like a Neumann-style condenser.
@@ChainsawCoffee One of the things I need to do is to get a proper stereo pair for precisely this sort of situation. Haven’t really needed it before, but it’s on the list. Thanks to both of you for your feedback
@@ChainsawCoffee Yes I think its a U87. I thought it was a very interesting choice of mics and angles. I have used a SM7B on a sax before to great effect but the movement of the performer really adds some challenges, especially when it isnt sitting in a mix among other instruments. The off-axis angle is an unusual choice but likely cuts some of the top end off the reflections. Its a pretty lively room acoustically so too much mid/tops could ruin the clarity of the recording, especially the fast stacatto runs.
Not bad, reminds me of old cartoon music! I don’t mean for that to be insulting in any way! I like a lot of different music but especially Hard-ish Rock-ish Blues-ish stuff! The pounding beat and etc.. this was a bit light for me but interesting! Is this your attempt at a jazz piece disguised as an Etüde???😂🤪😇✌🏻🫵🏻
A-Piccolo? An instrument that I actually would like to learn to play!!👍🏻 Great Job Sir!👋🏻💪🏻😎✌🏻
I love old cartoon music, provided it was composed by Carl Stalling.
Nah, this sounds much darker than cartoon music/Carl Stalling.
Leather trousers? Really?
🔥
Perhaps I'm just ignorant in some fashion but this sounds like someone pretending to play the instrument. Making random noises. Is this piece supposed to be uncomfortable to listen to?
It’s okay mate, some things aren’t for everyone. Thanks for giving my piece a try 🙏