for 4 clarinets and bass clarinet
CIRCUS SUITE was originally composed for flute (or oboe, bass clarinet, clarinet, bassoon or alto sax) and piano in 1992 especially for children.
In 2004 the composer rewrote this work for WOODWIND QUINTET.
In 2014 a version for STRING ORCHESTRA was composed and in the same year also this version for 4 clarinets and bass clarinet.
There are five parts, each reflecting a circus scene.
In the introduction the listener is plunged in a typical circus atmosphere.
In the second part there are the jugglers and tightrope dancers (light and sharp).
Then comes the wild animal tamer, a bit mysterious and looking for danger.
The acrobats and the clowns are respectively supple and amusing.
At the end (part 5) there is the parade where all the artists present themselves before the public.
This is music without pretention, which tries to stir up the imagination of children and adults.
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