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Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) / Peter Bannister (1966 - ) Nun wandre, Maria
Hugo Wolf (1860-1903) Nun wandre, Maria (Spanisches Liederbuch) 0:00 Peter Bannister (1966 - ) Nun wandre, Maria 2:32 Nun wandre, Maria, nun wandre nur fort. Schon krähen die Hähne, und nah ist der Ort. Nun wandre, Geliebte, du Kleinod mein, Und balde wir werden in Bethlehem sein. Dann ruhest du fein und schlummerst dort. Schon krähen die Hähne und nah ist der Ort. Wohl seh ich, Herrin, die Kraft dir schwinden; Kann deine Schmerzen, ach, kaum verwinden. Getrost! Wohl finden wir Herberg dort. Schon krähen die Hähne und nah ist der Ort. Wär erst bestanden dein Stündlein, Marie, Die gute Botschaft, gut lohnt ich sie. Das Eselein hie gäb ich drum fort! Schon krähen die Hähne und nah ist der Ort. Now travel on, Mary, now travel forth. Already the cocks are crowing and the place is near. Now travel on, Beloved, my jewel, And soon we will be in Bethlehem. Then you will rest and slumber there. The cocks are crowing and the place is near. Well I can see, O Lady, that your strength is fading. Ah, it can hardly bear your pains. Courage! Surely we will find lodging there. Already the cocks are crowing and the place is near. If only your hour were come, Mary, I would give good reward for the glad tidings. For it I would give up the donkey! Already the cocks are crowing and the place is near. Spanisches Liederbuch. Text: Paul Heyse after the Spanish Image: Maria e José buscando guarida in Belém (Bento Coelho da Silveira) Peter Bannister - baritone, piano Lieder 2.0 Score and further details: https://www.universaledition.com/en/Works/Lauda-and-Litany-Three-songs-after-Hugo-Wolf/P0208565 Transept Music Productions 2025
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Peter Bannister (1966 - ) Salve Regina for voice and organ (2021)
Setting of the Latin hymn Salve Regina for voice and organ: Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae, vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. ad te clamamus exsules filii Evae, ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte; et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. English: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Peter Bannister - baritone, organ Transept Music Productions 2025 Image: "Vierge du Pilier" / Virgin of the Pillar, Notre-Dame de Paris Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Ibex73
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Peter Bannister (1966 -) Gnossienne for Jack DeJohnette (1942-2025)
The present piece is a tribute to one of modern jazz’s most seminal figures, the drummer, composer and pianist Jack DeJohnette, who died on October 26, 2025 at the age of 83. A complete musician capable not only of breathtaking virtuosity but also of creating a seemingly endless range of atmospheric textures and playing with the most diverse performers, I above all associate him with the legendary "Standards" Trio of Keith Jarrett alongside bassist Gary Peacock, in which he played for over 25 years. The title Gnossienne refers to the early piano music of Erik Satie (1866-1925) in this year of the 100th anniversary of his death, drawing its melodic material from Gnossiennes 1, 2, 3 and 5. Curiously, it was only after finishing the piece that I discovered that Jack DeJohnette had himself written an Ode to Satie for his piano album Return (2016). Peter Bannister, piano Transept Music Productions, November 2025 Image: Jack DeJohnette, Deutsches Jazzfestival, Frankfurt, 2015. Wikimedia Commons / Olivier Abels (modified)
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Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Kaddisch (Deux mélodies hébraïques)
Yithgaddal weyithkaddash scheméh rabba be’olmâ Diverâ ’khire’ outhé veyamli’kh mal’khouté behayyé’khön, ouvezome’khôu ouve’hayyé de’khol beth yisraël ba’agalâ ouvizman qariw weimrou: Amen. Yithbara’kh Weyischtaba’h weyith paêr weyithromam weyithnassé weyithhaddar weyith’allé weyithhallal scheméh dequoudschâ beri’kh hou, l’êla ule’êla min kol bir’khatha weschiratha touschbehatha wene’hamathâ daamirân ah! Be’olma ah! We ïmrou: Amen. May your glory, O King of Kings, be exalted, You who will renew the world and raise the dead. O Adonaï, may your reign be declared by us, the sons of Israel, today, tomorrow and for ever. Let all say: Amen. May your radiant name be loved, cherished, praised and lauded. May it be blessed, sanctified, exalted, your name which soars above the heavens, above our praises, our hymns, above all our consolations. May merciful heaven grant us tranquillity, peace and happiness. Ah! Let all say: Amen. Peter Bannister - baritone, piano Transept Music Productions 2025 In memory of the victims of the Sydney terrorist attack of 14.12.25 and of all violence targetting people of any religious communities throughout this year.
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Peter Bannister (1966 - ) Lieder 2.0
Lieder 2.0 (Lauda and Litany) is a series of re-imaginings of the Austro-German classics of the voice and piano literature, dealing with the perennial metaphysical questions that form a persistent undercurrent of the Lieder repertoire from Beethoven and Schubert onwards. While treating these "standards" (in the jazz sense) in a contemporary musical language that could be described as "classical crossover", all these pieces retain some elements of their models, which the listener will hopefully recognize. In some cases the references are overt (retaining the melody itself or the rhythm/phrase-structure of the vocal line); in others, the influence of the original settings is more indirect, with the new versions employing motivic elements derived from them or evoking a similar atmosphere. 1. Litanei after Franz Schubert (Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen D.343) 0:00 2. Im Abendrot after Franz Schubert D.799 5:22 3. Die Allmacht after Franz Schubert D.852 9:12 4. Requiem after Robert Schumann Op. 90 n.7 14:50 5. Mondnacht after Robert Schumann Op.39 n.5 18:39 6. In stiller Nacht after Johannes Brahms WoO 33 n.42 22:55 7. O Tod, wie bitter bist du after Johannes Brahms Op. 121 n.3 26:33 8. Nun wandre, Maria after Hugo Wolf 30:59 9. Schlafendes Jesuskind after Hugo Wolf 34:55 10. Mühvoll komm ich und beladen after Hugo Wolf 38:01 11. Um Mitternacht after Gustav Mahler 42:09 12. Urlicht after Gustav Mahler 47:51 Peter Bannister – bass-baritone, piano Recorded at Les Arches Musicales, Cluny (France), September-November 2025 Transept Music Productions
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Peter Bannister (1966 - ) Two organ pieces for the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt
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
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Johannes Brahms / Peter Bannister (1966 -) In stiller Nacht
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
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Inside "New Picture" with David Gould: Bass Clarinet Secrets
#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
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