Ronald L. Caravan, the featured performer, is equally accomplished on both clarinet and saxophone and has also gained recognition as an author, composer, arranger, and teacher.
Performer Biography
Pianist Sar-Shalom Strong has received wide recognition for his solo and collaborative performances, including a diverse duo repertoire.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of the 'Single Reed Expressions' series, subtitled 'A Clarinet & Saxophone Recital Series,' which features a stylistically varied group of works for clarinet followed by saxophone pieces.
Album & Artwork
Each disc in the 'Single Reed Expressions' series includes at least one piece for the soprano saxophone, an instrument Dr. Caravan developed as a specialty due to its difficulty to control.
Performer Biography
Dr. Caravan has been a faculty member at Syracuse University for most of his musical career, where he teaches clarinet and saxophone and directs the Syracuse University Saxophone Ensemble.
Compositional Technique
The album series also includes pieces that demonstrate unconventional sound techniques for clarinet or saxophone, such as quarter-tone intervals, timbre variation, and multiphonics (simultaneous production of multiple pitches).
Album & Artwork
Every disc in this series features works by at least one composer represented on both clarinet and saxophone, and includes at least one of Dr. Caravan's own compositions.
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