Featured twice by the International Clarinet Association, Neruda is a vibrant and expressive work that explores the full emotional range of the instrument—from deep lyricism to dazzling rhythmic interplay. Inspired by Pablo Neruda’s poem A Dog Has Died, the piece unfolds across three contrasting movements that balance unbearable grief and contagious joy.
Caribbean and Brazilian rhythmic influences (salsa, merengue, baião, samba) merge seamlessly with counterpoint and jazz-infused harmonies, creating a sound world that is both rooted in the tropics and contemporary in style.
Ideal for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professional clarinetists, Neruda offers an engaging, rhythmically rich addition to the recital repertoire.
Featured twice by the International Clarinet Association, Neruda is a vibrant and expressive work that explores the full emotional range of the instrument—from deep lyricism to dazzling rhythmic interplay. Inspired by Pablo Neruda’s poem A Dog Has Died, the piece unfolds across three contrasting movements that balance unbearable grief and contagious joy.
Caribbean and Brazilian rhythmic influences (salsa, merengue, baião, samba) merge seamlessly with counterpoint and jazz-infused harmonies, creating a sound world that is both rooted in the tropics and contemporary in style.
Ideal for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professional clarinetists, Neruda offers an engaging, rhythmically rich addition to the recital repertoire.
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