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It's been my great honor to have been involved with the music of Rebecca Clarke over the past three-ish years. With the publication of her chamber version of Chinese Puzzle, not only have all her string works been published, but ALL of her compositions, that were in a finished state after her death, have been published. The complete works of Rebecca Clarke now exist, thanks to the 50-year advocacy of her great-nephew by marriage, Christopher Johnson. His website is by far the most comprehensive and factual source for information about Clarke-- her life, her work, her publications, recordings and more--at:
www.rebeccaclarkecomposer.com

You can find the print version of Chinese Puzzle for sale here, and the digital here. Each product page includes a rather tinkly Sibelius-created mp3 of the work, since no one's recorded it yet-- maybe you'll be the first?

Also new by Rebecca Clarke

I can't think of any music I would be happier to publish than these stunning pieces. Student works from 1909-1910, they belie her young age with a maturity of structure and expression, and are what made me fall in love with Clarke's music. They are quite Romantic, yet her unique voice is already apparent throughout. Videos with audio from a live (i.e. not perfect) performance in 2005 may be found on the product pages: print here and digital here. The violin on the cover is the 1720 'General Kyd' Stradivarius, bequeathed to Clarke by her teacher Percy Miles. Phot0 credit to Ziv Arazi/Rare Violins of New York, who kindly allowed us to use it for the cover.

More string music by clarke from
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Clarke's two violin sonatas (your eyes do not deceive you-- yes, VIOLIN sonatas!) also date from her years studying with Sir Charles Stanford at the Royal College of Music. The G major sonata is a stand-alone, one movement work of approximately 11 minutes in length. Print here, digital here.
The D major sonata is a full scale, three-movement sonata of about 25 minutes, with one of the most hauntingly beautiful slow movements on record (previously published in volume 4 of the Violin Music by Women anthology.) Each work is is a worthy addition to the sonata repertoire, and have been recorded. For the D major sonata, print is here, and digital here.

Three short pieces, one a violin duet, and the other two just melodies written on a legal pad turned sideways and used as bookmarks... what to do? You hire talented graduate students to write accompaniments! And not just one accompaniment, but one for a 2nd violin, and one for piano for each of the two pieces. The results are wonderful, making these incredibly useful for teaching or recital. Available in print or digital formats, including a score and parts. Links for videos of the two versions of Lament below; links to all videos on the product pages.

Lament for two violins
Lament for violin and piano

Lament accompaniments by Andrew S. Bell

Rebecca Clarke wrote many songs for voice and piano, in addition to two sets for voice and violin. Daybreak is a stunning setting of a text by poet John Donne (1572-1631) for voice and string quartet. It may be sung by either female or male voice. Includes one score and individual string parts, and available in print and digital versions. Find it in the "New!", "Other Ensembles", and "Digital Versions" categories, linked on the left. Video on the product page!

VIOLISTS REJOICE! This new volume, "Concert Arrangements and a Cadenza" by Rebecca Clarke contains three never-before published arrangements Clarke made for her concertizing use, and her own cadenza to the third movement of the B minor Handel/Casadesus concerto. Arrangements are of:
Grainger, The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol; Parry, Sarabande; Marchant, Irish Melody (Emer's Farewell to Cucullain, or Londonderry Air)
Edited by Caroline Castleton and Christopher Johnson
Find the print and digital versions, with performance videos of the Grainger and the cadenza in the "Solo Instrument and Piano" category!