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Hauntings was chosen as one of three test pieces in a worldwide internet clarinet performance competition held during the summer of 2001.
A sonatina in essence, it essentially combines and mixes the harmonic structures of neo-classicism with the abrasiveness of late 20th century untutored rock sounds. Listen for the major 9th chord without the 3rd, particularly in the 2nd movement. A composition nevertheless where one can recognize the tunes.
An enjoyable piece to play, with even the difficult bits falling happily under the fingers, as one would expect from a composer who is also a clarinettist.
Gordon Lewin Clarinet and Saxophone, Winter 2000
Anthony Wakefield was born in Lancashire in 1942. Taking up the clarinet and piano, his studies took him to gain performing and teaching diplomas (clarinet) at the Royal College of Music and the London College of Music.
Further studies followed in composition and orchestration with Gordon Reynolds of the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court; and Leon Young of Tonbridge Parish Church and Tin Pan Alley!
His compositions have brought him awards in 1996 and 1997 from the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain and his music will shortly be heard on forth-coming new updates of Sibelius (software) for Mac. And PC. He composed the title music for "The Battle for the Falklands" video, produced in 1982 by Granada/ITN.
As an arranger/orchestrator, his work has taken him into the recording studio and concert hall with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Concert and Radio Orchestras. He is also in demand as an arranger and composer for the brass band world, his works having been recorded by Brighouse and Rastrick, the Williams Fairey band and the BTM Band, S. Wales.
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No Fiddle HoeSheet music for clarinet choir by Anthony Wakefield - score and parts |
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Mixed FeelingsSheet music for piano solo by Enid Luff |
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LabyrinthsSheet music for solo clarinet by Julia Usher |
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