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Now, you can hear most of the Rosenheck compositions online!

On the catalog page, simply click onto the underlined title. 

New Compositions by Allan Rosenheck
(see catalog für prices, orders)

"WANTED !" 

WANTED ! is  a musical thriller for recorder quartet / ensemble and narrator (duration, approx. 30 minutes). Minister Mooney plays in Leonara's new recorder orchestra in Constance and has a special hobby: He is a passionate amateur detective. A certain Mr. Heiri Sternegger from nearby Switzerland also plays in the orchestra. Heiri plays very well and is well-liked in the orchestra, but ... And so with time Minister Mooney begins observing Heiri with his sleuths's eye. But we won't give away any more here.

The exciting story is "interrupted" periodically  by the recorder ensemble, illustrating the text with a march, a waltz, a blues and more.

The entire thriller, narrated by the composer ( in German) and played for the present by his computer, can be heard here:

 In large red letters, March, Minister Mooney, Detective Motive, Warming up, Carousel-Waltz  Shock, How Dumb, Whistle, Prisoners' Chorus
The story - in German - follows each musical piece.

Allerlei    

"Allerlei" contains  4 pieces for recorder quartet  (Du Has',  Dein Wort, American March, From my Heart,) and 2  für solo alto recorder  (Pastorale, Swing Along) Most of the  pieces are only moderately difficult. However, "Swing Along" offers a considerable challenge!

American Souvenirs: Now with individual parts    

The album "American Souvenirs" is very well suited to be played by larger ensembles, resp. recorder orchestras. For this reason and at the request of many players, we  now offer, in additon to the score, individual parts  (Sop. 1, Sop. 2, Alto, Tenor, Bass und Percussion/guitar).

Relda (The eagle kingdom)  

RELDA is a musical fairy tale for recorder quartet / ensemble and narrator (duration, approx. 30 minutes). The story tells of a beautiful fantasy land inhabited by all kinds of animals and ruled by the eagle king Ernest. Interspersed in the text, the recorder ensemble portrays the story musically.

RELDA is also well suited as a theatrical production, for example enhanced by illustrations, decorations, pantomine, etc. or on the other hand,  the individual pieces may be performed in a concert independently of the text.

 (Ouverture, Inhabited Meadow, Bruno  the messenger, Maximilian the centipede,, Tim, the squirrel, Saratuga, the spider, Jakob, the koala bear , Speedy the cuckoo, The big Party) (The story follows each piece.)

Golden Gate (March) for Brassband and Recorders 

The recorder version of "Golden Gate" (March)  is included in the album "American Souveniers". Now a version for brass band is available (Music Edition Frank, Luterbach CH). Both versions are compatible, that is, it is possible and interesting to perfom the piece with brass band TOGETHER WITH recorders. You can obtain a note from us (free of charge) with suggestions as to how to combine the instruments most effectively. You can also hear a recording here, stemming from a rehearsal:
Golden Gate for brassband and recorders

PS: A version for concert band (wind band) will be abailable shortly.

other newer works

Impressionen aus einer Musikwoche (Impressions from a Music Course)  5 pieces for recorder quartet
Warming up - Chatting - Pretty tired - Performance - Goodbye

When music enthusiasts get together for a week to prepare for a concert, they profit not only musically but from the personal side as well. Some impressions of such a week are contained in this album. 

Die Wunderflöte (The Miraculous Flute), new version

"The Miraculous Flute" is a special Rosenheck composition in a new version (duration: approx. 30 minutes). Combining narration and music, similar to "Peter and the Wolf", it tells the exciting story of the young lady Vanessa and all her animals. Originally, the work was scored for recorders and various wind instruments. However, that version proved too demanding for many groups.The new version requires only recorders and piano. Although the music contains some difficult passages, it is definitely written for non-professionals. The recorder parts are divided into a solo and a tutti group (for the less experienced players). "The Miraculous Flute" is also suited for larger groups or recorder orchestras. It should serve as an interesting project, offering the opportunity for friends/children (drawings, decorations, pantomine, etc.) to participate.

- Sentimento:  5  pieces for recorder  quartet
Romance  - Jubilo - Hope - Overjoyed - Serenade

Originally, Allan Rosenheck intended this time  to write a purely sentimental album. Nevertheless, he "smuggled" in 2 lively pieces.

- American Souvenirs: 3 pieces for recorder ensemble (S-S-A-T-B) with percussion and/or guitar accompaniment 
Manhattan Rag - Cowboy Blues - Golden Gate 

This album contains 3 typical American (or rather typical Rosenheck) pieces. The 2- soprano part is considerably simpler than the 1.soprano part; thus it is suited for less experienced players. Although the pieces can be performed as a solo quintet, they are ideal for larger ensembles or recorder orchestras.

- Gerald's Wunsch:  (Gerald's Wish, in German) 

This is not music. It is a collection of 29 short anecdotes!! Allan is always finding new stories. Although known as a composer, he has not yet been discovered as a storyteller. Maybe this will change now?



Note

"Rosenheckenrosen" (formerly published by Pan) is now available exclusively through Ursus Edition (Switz.) and Musiklädle (Germany)

The California-Suite is now available in 2 versions:
Version without viola (V.1, V.2, Cello, 2 Flutes), Ursus 30020-U
Version  with viola (V.1, V.2, Viola, Cello, 2 Flutes), Ursus 30020-B