Miniaturen: Acht Kleine Stucke, Op. 4 - Clarinet and Piano
Catalog: JP2093
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Max Laurischkus was born in Insterburg, East Prussia, in 1876 and
died in Berlin in 1929. Although Lithuanian folk songs were included in
some of the compositions of Laurischkus, it is incorrect to say he is
Lithuanian as is sometimes written. Insterburg, also known as Isruties
or Isrutien in the Lithuanian language, was never a part of Lithuania. The
city was occupied in 1946 by Russia at the end of World War II and
renamed "Tschernjachowsk." As a young man, Laurischkus left his German family in East Prussia to
go to Berlin where he studied music with Bargiel and Herzongenberg at
the Hochschule fur Musik. He later worked as a music teacher, pianist
and composer. This new edition of Laurischkus' "Miniaturen: 8 Little Pieces" is edited by John
Anderson. The music shows the strong influence of Brahms, which is
not surprising, because Brahms was alive until Laurischkus was 21
years old. The emphasis of the music is on lyrical, structured
composition. Although the eight movements are each very short, they
contain a variety of styles and lovely Romantic writing for the clarinet.
The piano part is more challenging than that of the clarinet. Total
duration of all eight movements is approximately 13.5 minutes.
- 1. Praludium
- 2. Litthauisch
- 3. Albumblatt
- 4. Capriccietto
- 5. Elegie
- 6. Kleine Studie
- 7. Intermezzo
- 8. Mazurka
Publisher: | Jeanne Inc. |
Composer/Author: | Laurischkus, Max |
Arranger/Editor: | Anderson, John |
Catalog Number: | JP2093 |