The ‘Time Pieces’ for Clarinet and Piano were composed by Robert Muczynski, Professor of Composition and Composer-in-Residence at the University of Arizona, Tucson. He is firmly established as one of the major contributors to the solo piano repertory, and drew critical acclaim when the New York Times wrote “…. The most impressive piano music by an American since Barber.” The ‘Time Pieces’ were written for a good friend of Muczynski’s, for world famous clarinettist Mitchell …showed first 75 words of 451 total…

…showed last 75 words of 451 total…passages in this section are like a gift from the composer, giving you the wavelike dynamics allowing you to express these passages with passion. This is followed by another development of the first melody, until the re-entry exactly the same as the opening begins. This is followed by a short coda, ending with an energetic high-pitched trill in the clarinet and a vigorous forte sforzando in the piano. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Grosvenor Dictionary, Previous Knowledge, Analysis