Songs of Sea & Stone: Music of Jenni Brandon Jeremy Reynolds

• Jenni Brandon (b. 1977): Sea Songs: California Coast for Clarinet & Piano:
• 1 Brandon: Sea Songs: California Coast for Clarinet & Piano: I. California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus) 04:02
• 2 Brandon: Sea Songs: California Coast for Clarinet & Piano: II. Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasciata) 04:48
• 3 Brandon: Sea Songs: California Coast for Clarinet & Piano: III. California Moray Eel (Gymnothorax mordax) 05:22
• Sea Songs:
• 4 Brandon: Sea Songs: Mobula Ray for Solo Clarinet 09:12
• The Mountain for 2 Clarinets:
• 5 Brandon: The Mountain for 2 Clarinets 12:53
• Daydreams for Solo Clarinet:
• 6 Brandon: Daydreams for Solo Clarinet: I. Walking: Labyrinth 03:58
• 7 Brandon: Daydreams for Solo Clarinet: II. The Figure Skater: Spinning 01:46
• 8 Brandon: Daydreams for Solo Clarinet: III. The Singer: Bel canto Jazz 04:34
• 9 Brandon: Daydreams for Solo Clarinet: IV. Sleeping: Dreaming of the Day 03:48
• Fin de la Tierra:
• 10 Brandon: Fin de la Tierra: Land's End Concerto for Clarinet & Chamber Orchestra 19:51
• Total Runtime 01:10:14

Info zu Songs of Sea & Stone: Music of Jenni Brandon

Mit ihrem breiten Register und ihrem erdigen Timbre ist die Klarinette ein Kraftpaket emotionalen Ausdrucks. Passenderweise wählte die Komponistin Jenni Brandon das Instrument, um die raue Schönheit der Pazifikküste zu repräsentieren. „SONGS OF SEA AND STONE“ bietet eine Sammlung von Weltersteinspielungen für Klarinette, die die beeindruckende Schönheit des Westens einfangen – vom Golden State bis nach Baja California, wo schroffe Berge auf das Meer treffen, und alles dazwischen.

Werke für Soloklarinette, Klarinettenduo sowie Klarinette und Klavier werden gekrönt von „Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End“, einem Klarinettenkonzert, inspiriert von der atemberaubenden Schönheit der Halbinsel Baja California. Wie ein Film von Jacques Cousteau begibt es sich auf eine musikalische Reise von den Ufern der Halbinsel bis in die majestätischen Tiefen des Meeres und erkundet in einem einzigen Satz die üppige Landschaft, die unwirklichen Gewässer und das vielfältige Ökosystem.

Jeremy Reynolds, Klarinette
Janáček Philharmonie Ostrava
Jiří Petrdlík, Dirigent
Margaret McDonald, Klavier
Corey Mackey, Klarinette

Jeremy Reynolds
Described a “wizard of sound,” (Poland Twoja Muza) Jeremy Reynolds joined the faculty of the University of DDenver Lamont School of Music after performing as Principal Clarinetist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Currently Associate Principal Clarinet of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, he has also performed with the Colorado Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, New World Symphony, Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra, and at the Aspen Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute and National Repertory Orchestra. Notably, Reynolds has garnered accolades at esteemed competitions at the Coleman and Carmel National Chamber Music Competitions and has shared the stage with luminaries like Itzhak Perlman, Don Weilerstein, Paul Katz, Ronald Leonard, Stefan Milenkovich, and Merry Peckham.

Through his artistry and dedication, Reynolds continues to inspire audiences and students around the world, ensuring that the clarinet remains a vital and dynamic voice in the music of today and tomorrow. He has performed on six continents, captivating audiences at the European Clarinet Association, Clarimania (Poland), ClariBogota (Colombia), Cultural Festival of Portugal’s World Exposition, Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Festival, One Month Festival (South Korea) and the International Alliance for Women in Music. Reynolds made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2015 with the Waldland Ensemble, premiering works by Libby Larsen, Kenji Bunch, Dana Wilson, Michael Kimber, and Anthony Constantino. This performance underscored his strong commitment to advocating for new music, as he has commissioned and recorded numerous works by Jenni Brandon, David Maslanka, Theresa Martin, Chia-Yu Hsu, Daron Hagen, Pinchas Schoenfeld, and James Lee III, among others, significantly expanding the clarinet repertoire. It stands as an achievement that showcases both his technical skill and interpretative depth, reflecting his commitment to championing innovative voices in classical music.

Reynolds is equally distinguished as an educator, shaping the next generation of clarinetists through his work at the Lamont School of Music, where he serves as Professor of Clarinet and Chamber Music and Chair of the Woodwind Department. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of technical mastery, musical expression, and a comprehensive understanding of repertoire. Highlighting his reputation as a sought-after pedagogue, Reynolds has been invited to teach at some of the world’s leading conservatories, including the Prague Academy of Music, Conservatoire de Versailles, Mahler Private University, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Estonian Academy of Music and Theater, Grieg Academy of Music, Seoul National University, Soochow University, and the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya to list a few.

Reynolds is a Buffet Group Performing Artist and Lomax Classic Mouthpiece Performing Artist. His principal teachers include Yehuda Gilad, Richie Hawley, Bil Jackson, Monica Kaenzig, Michele Zukovsky, Michael Galvan, David Minelli, and Susan Martula. He has recorded for PARMA Recordings, Albany Records, MSR Records, Summit Records, and Potenza Music.

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