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Two organ pieces Peter Bannister 2025 I. Trois tuyaux (three organ pipes) 0:00 This short piece refers to a symbolic vision recounted by the 13th century German mystic St Mechtilde, who saw the Heart of Christ in the form of three organ pipes "I offer you My Heart," [Jesus] said one day to St Mechtilde, addressing all her sisters through her, "I offer you My Heart," and at once she saw Him holding His Heart in His breast like a cup, and in this cup were gathered three organ pipes which signified the three dispositions of the divine Heart of our Lord on earth, dispositions in which He wished all to be who had recourse to His Heart. First, the Heart of Christ was towards His Father full of reverence and love. Secondly, the Heart of Christ was towards men full of mercy and charity. Thirdly, the Heart of Christ was in itself full of humility and abjection." And our Lord said to all who approached His Heart: "Drink and be inebriated, My dear friends." This vision of St Mechtilde is the starting-point for a solo organ piece in which no more than three pitches sound at any one time. A further self-imposed limitation is that in the chordal progressions, each chord is linked to the preceding one by at least one note. The challenge for the composer in this miniature game is to obtain a maximum of expression using a minimum of musical means - a sort of artistic practice of ‘voluntary poverty’ (freiwillige Armut). Among living composers, ‘sacred minimalism’ is most famously associated with Arvo Pärt: Trois tuyaux is dedicated to the great Estonian composer in honour of his 90th birthday year and in gratitude for our meetings over the years, most recently - and unexpectedly - at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia in November 2024. II. Cor amandum Salvatoris 2:22 This piece takes its title from a Gregorian melody found in the Liber Usualis for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to a Latin text of St Jean Eudes (1601-1680). The opening portion of the chant as quoted in bars 6-11 sets the words ‘Let all hearts cherish the loving Heart of the Saviour, source of sweetness and love.’ These two movements were composed as part of the project 'Le Livre du Coeur du Christ' (The Book of the Heart of Christ) in collaboration with the Sanctuaire de Paray-le-Monial in France for the 350th anniversary of the apparitions of Jesus to St Marguerite-Marie Alacoque (1647-1690). Peter Bannister - organ Notre-Dame de Cluny Transept Music 2025 www.transeptmusic.com https://www.universaledition.com/en/Works/Two-pieces-for-organ-2025/P0320386

Lieder 2.0 : In stiller Nacht i) Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Deutsche Volkslieder (WoO 33 n.12) 0:00 ii) Peter Bannister (1966 - ) 2:22 https://www.universaledition.com/en/Works/Lauda-and-Litany-Two-songs-after-Johannes-Brahms/P0208567 In stiller Nacht, zur ersten Wacht, ein Stimm’ begunnt zu klagen, der nächt’ge Wind hat süß und lind zu mir den Klang getragen. Von herben Leid und Traurigkeit ist mir das Herz zerflossen, die Blümelein, mit Tränen rein hab’ ich sie all’ begossen. Der schöne Mond will untergahn, für Leid nicht mehr mag scheinen, die Sterne lan ihr Glitzen stahn, mit mir sie wollen weinen. Kein Vogelsang noch Freudenklang man höret in den Lüften, die wilden Tier’ trauern auch mit mir in Steinen und in Klüften. In the quiet night, at the first watch, a voice began to lament ; sweetly and gently, the night wind brought the sound to me. My heart melted in bitter sorrow and grief I watered all the little flowers with my pure tears. The beautiful moon wants to disappear, no longer shining due to its pain ; The stars set aside their gleaming, wishing to weep with me. In the air, neither the singing of the birds nor the sound of rejoicing are to be heard ; The wild animals grieve with me as well, upon the rocks and in the ravines. Peter Bannister - bass-baritone, piano Recorded at Les Arches Musicales, Cluny, September 2025 Transept Music Productions www.transeptmusic.com

#BassClarinet #ClarinetTips #ClarinetLessons Join David Gould as we go inside New Picture, his new bass clarinet album. We talk about how the project came together, what it is like to shape interpretations with the composers, and the path from Bb clarinet to bass clarinet. We also discuss mouthpiece and reed choices that support tone, response, and intonation. What you will hear: • How New Picture moved from idea to sessions • Studio strategies for tone color, phrasing, and clarity • Study lineage with David Weber and Philippe Cuper • Smart steps for moving from Bb to bass clarinet with confidence • Mouthpiece and reed takeaways for consistent results If you are an adult clarinetist who wants a richer sound and smarter practice, this is for you. Learn more about Clarinet Ninja Dojo and structured adult training on my site. David Gould: https://www.dgclarinet.com/ New Picture on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2zt0sZIIAMhJP0JCD9FZGs New Picture on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-picture/1764131379 Clarinet Ninja Dojo: https://www.clarinetninja.com/dojo-landing Clarinet Ninja Forum (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/6777812678921667 Calendly Link - talk to me free: https://calendly.com/theclarinetninja/30min Study clarinet with me - https://www.clarinetninja.com/dojo-landing Check out: https://www.clarinetninja.com/ Enjoy our best free content https://www.clarinetninja.com/joinus Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/clarinetninja Clarinet Ninja approved products Links are affiliate links - a great (no cost to you) way to support the channel! Mouthpieces: Affordable professional Bb clarinet mouthpiece: Vandoren BD 4 https://amzn.to/3iSEmAc Vandoren 5RV LYRE https://amzn.to/3H1mECA Vandoren M30 https://amzn.to/3J6ExTs Student mouthpiece: Fobes Debut Student debut mouthpiece https://www.clarkwfobes.com/products/debut-clarinet-mouthpiece?variant=39983864774790 Brad Behn Overture mouthpiece https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/overture-student-clarinetmouthpiece Vandoren V12 reeds: #3 https://amzn.to/3J6ExTs #3.5 https://amzn.to/3WvJHLD #4 https://amzn.to/3J7LJhY Vandoren Traditional (Blue box) #3 https://amzn.to/3J7LJhY #3.5 https://amzn.to/3ZKTGPY #4 https://amzn.to/3QTusLm Reed cases: Vandoren Hygro case Bb and Eb reeds https://amzn.to/3koZmPo D'Addario Woodwinds Multi-Instrument Reed case https://amzn.to/3XubIVg Rico Reed Guard Bb clarinet https://amzn.to/3J1h06d Brad Behn Reed Cases https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/product-page/behn-reed-case Books all clarinetists should have: Baermann third division https://amzn.to/3j2fTsd Kell Staccato studies https://amzn.to/3wkLisZ Jean Jean Vade Mecum https://amzn.to/3J9U6cO Rose 32 etudes https://amzn.to/3J9U6cO Rose 40 etudes https://amzn.to/3GWDwdW Kroepsch 416 progressive studies https://amzn.to/3wj48kb Reed equipment: Ridenour ATG reed finishing system https://amzn.to/3XqF7zu ReedGeek Universal G4 reed tool https://amzn.to/3HnjWZC 400 grit sandpaper https://amzn.to/3H1oof6 600 grit sandpaper https://amzn.to/3j2hiyZ Vandoren V12 Reed Trimmer https://amzn.to/3H7K8r6 Vandoren V21 and 56 Rue Lepic https://amzn.to/3GLkC9I Vandoren Traditional https://amzn.to/3kjMQRi Vandoren Black Master/Black Master Traditional https://amzn.to/3HcErs1 Vandoren White Master https://amzn.to/3kl4hRz Ligatures: Bonade inverted silver plated https://amzn.to/3wlJdNy Vandoren M/O ligature https://amzn.to/3XPYNNg Vandoren Optimum Ligature https://amzn.to/3QYvOof Rovner Mark III https://amzn.to/3J6H7ZEa approved products Links are affiliate links - a great way to support the channel!inet Ninja Dojo: https://www.clarinetninja.com/dojo-landing Clarinet Ninja Forum (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/6777812678921667 Calendly Link - talk to me free: https://calendly.com/theclarinetninja/30min

Il va sûrement se marier aujourd’hui. Ce devait être pour hier. En habit de gala, il était prêt. Il n’attendait que sa fiancée. Elle n’est pas venue. Elle ne peut tarder. Glorieux, il se promène avec une allure de prince indien et porte sur lui les riches présents d’usage. L’amour avive l’éclat de ses couleurs et son aigrette tremble comme une lyre. La fiancée n’arrive pas. Il monte au haut du toit et regarde du côté du soleil. Il jette son cri diabolique: Léon! Léon! C’est ainsi qu’il appelle sa fiancée. Il ne voit rien venir et personne ne répond. Les volailles habituées ne lèvent même point la tête. Elles sont lasses de l’admirer. Il redescend dans la cour, si sûr d’être beau qu’il est incapable de rancune. Son mariage sera pour demain. Et, ne sachant que faire du reste de la journée, il se dirige vers le perron. Il gravit les marches, comme des marches de temple, d’un pas officiel. Il relève sa robe à queue toute lourde des yeux qui n’ont pu se détacher d’elle. Il répète encore une fois la cérémonie. (Jules Renard) He will surely get married today. It should have been yesterday. He was ready in his finest attire. He was just waiting for his fiancée. She did not come. She will not be long. He struts gloriously with the air of an Indian prince, bearing with him the customary lavish presents. Love makes his colours dazzle and his crest Trembles like a lyre. His fiancée is not here. He goes up to the top of the roof and looks towards the sun. He lets out his diabolical cry: Léon! Léon! That is how he calls for his fiancée. He sees nothing coming towards him, And nobody replies. The fowl are used to it and do not even raise their heads. They are tired of admiring him. He goes back down to the yard, so sure of his beauty that he is Incapable of resentment. His wedding will happen tomorrow. And not knowing what to do with the rest of the day, he walks towards the Flight of steps. He climbs them, like the steps of a temple, with a formal gait. He lifts up his train, weighed down with eyes that could not detach themselves from it. He repeats the ceremony once again. (Jules Renard, translation PB) Image: Maurice Ravel c. 1905 (Pierre Petit) Peter Bannister: baritone, piano Enregistré aux Arches Musicales, Cluny (France) Transept Music Productions septembre 2025 www.transeptmusic.com

David Gould in conversation with Peter Bannister about Paris, the bass clarinet and the "New Picture" project. Recorded at Vandoren in Montmartre.

A brief introduction to my new album, New Picture. New music for bass clarinet and piano. David Gould bass clarinet and Peter Bannister piano and composer.

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