Color’tudes

Composer: John Rutter

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B0497

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“Color’tudes” (Five Attitudinal Colors) for bass clarinet and piano by Howard J. Buss is a intriguing mixture of intellect and fun. Colors influence a wide array of aspects of the human condition, most notably moods and emotions as well as one’s sense of taste and time perception. Too numerous to mention here are the thousands of other ways colors influence our lives. This suite of five character pieces for bass clarinet and piano musically personifies attributes of the respective colors. The temperaments of the movements range from thoughtful and pensive to playful and spirited. The movements and their respective durations are Obsessive Crimson (2’28”), Deep Purple (2’52”), Flippant Yellow (2’35”), Cobalt Aglow (2’49”), and Funky Orange (3’02”). Color’tudes was composed for bass clarinetist Dr. Karl Kolbeck. He and Dr. Angela Miller-Niles premiered it on April 23, 2021.
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“Color’tudes” (Five Attitudinal Colors) for bass clarinet and piano by Howard J. Buss is a intriguing mixture of intellect and fun. Colors influence a wide array of aspects of the human condition, most notably moods and emotions as well as one’s sense of taste and time perception. Too numerous to mention here are the thousands of other ways colors influence our lives. This suite of five character pieces for bass clarinet and piano musically personifies attributes of the respective colors. The temperaments of the movements range from thoughtful and pensive to playful and spirited. The movements and their respective durations are Obsessive Crimson (2’28”), Deep Purple (2’52”), Flippant Yellow (2’35”), Cobalt Aglow (2’49”), and Funky Orange (3’02”). Color’tudes was composed for bass clarinetist Dr. Karl Kolbeck. He and Dr. Angela Miller-Niles premiered it on April 23, 2021.
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ArrangerPont, Kenneth
Publishers numberB0497

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About the Composer

John Rutter, born on September 24, 1945, in London, England, is a contemporary composer, conductor, and arranger, renowned for his significant contributions to choral music. He displayed musical talent early in life and received his education at Highgate School, where he was a chorister, and later at Clare College, Cambridge, where he studied music under the tutelage of Sir David Willcocks.

Rutter’s career is marked by his prolific output of choral compositions, which range from large-scale works to smaller-scale anthems and carols. His compositions often draw inspiration from traditional melodies and texts, which he blends with modern harmonies and arrangements, creating music that is both accessible and emotionally resonant.

In addition to his work as a composer, Rutter has made substantial contributions as a conductor and arranger. He has conducted many choirs and orchestras worldwide, including the Cambridge Singers, a professional chamber choir he founded in 1981. Under his direction, the Cambridge Singers have become internationally acclaimed for their recordings of choral music, including many of Rutter’s own compositions.

Throughout his career, Rutter’s music has garnered widespread popularity and has become a staple in the repertoire of choirs around the world. His compositions, such as the “Gloria” and “Requiem,” are frequently performed in concert halls and churches, and his arrangements of traditional carols are beloved by audiences during the holiday season.

John Rutter’s contributions to choral music have earned him numerous awards and honors, including several honorary degrees and appointments as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to music. He continues to compose, conduct, and advocate for the importance of choral music in the cultural landscape.

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