Stanley M. Hoffman
Stanley M. Hoffman
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THIRTEEN WAYS OF LOOKING AT A BLACKBIRD for Mezzo-Soprano Voice and String Quartet (1985, rev. 1993)
This setting of the set of thirteen poems of the same name by Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) was a winner of a 1984-85 BMI Student Composers Award. The poems were first published in 1917 in the journal Others and are in the public domain. The music is unabashedly atonal, featuring numerous musical subtleties in the vocal and string writing. Aside from singing, the vocalist is also required to perform Sprechstimme and spoken words. Even the string players perform some vocal sound effects. The effect is simultaneously austere and delightful.
This performance is of the unrevised version. It was performed by Susan Klebanow, mezzo-soprano, Lisa Crockett, violin, James Cook, violin, Leonard Matczy...
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Variant on "Kojo no tsuki" for Clarinet and Piano (2011)
Просмотров 41День назад
I composed "Variant on "'Kojo no tsuki'" for a 2011 call for scores by Thomas Piercy, clarinet and Claudine Hickman, piano, presented by Vox Novus Composer's Voice Fifteen Minutes of Fame Series. I selected the Japanese melody "Kojo no tsuki" (Moon over the Ruined Castle) by Rentaro Taki (1879-1903) because the inspiration for it-the castle ruins-reminded me 2011 earthquake and tsunami that dev...
Variant on "Battle Cry of Freedom" for Wind Quintet: Scrolling Score Music Video
Просмотров 30День назад
"Variant on 'Battle Cry of Freedom'" received its world premiere performance by the West Point Wind Quintet as part of the Vox Novus/Composer's Voice "15 Minutes of Fame" Concert Series on April 29, 2012, in Jan Hus Church in New York City. The concert featured contrabass clarinetist Alex Sramek and the West Point Wind Quintet with 15 one-minute selections composed on the subject of the America...
There Is a Flower for Soprano Saxophone and Piano (1980, Arranged 2009)
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"There Is a Flower" is an instrumental transcription of what I consider to be my first successful musical composition, Is there a flower (whom, a song for mezzo-soprano and piano set to a text by E. E. Cummings. Follow the next URL to listen to a live performance of this song from my senior recital at the Boston Conservatory of Music which took place in Seully Hall on the 3rd May 1981 performed...
There Is a Flower for Oboe and Piano (1980, Arranged 2009)
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"There Is a Flower" is an instrumental transcription of what I consider to be my first successful musical composition, Is there a flower (whom, a song for mezzo-soprano and piano set to a text by E. E. Cummings. Follow the next URL to listen to a live performance of this song from my senior recital at the Boston Conservatory of Music which took place in Seully Hall on the 3rd May 1981 performed...
String Quartet (1987), ca. 17 Minutes
Просмотров 5314 дней назад
"String Quartet (1987)" remains among the most tightly composed, and virtuosic pieces of music in my oeuvre. I wrote this work when I was in the PhD program at Brandeis University under the guidance of my composition teacher at the time, the late Martin Boykan. While everyone in the composition program knew that he and I did not get along personally-the chemistry between us was simply off, I re...
Clay Hills for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano (1994, Revised 2024)
Просмотров 4321 день назад
Composed while I was a doctoral student at Brandeis University, the words for CLAY HILLS are by Jean Starr Untermeyer (1886-1970). The poem was first published in the September 1918 edition of POETRY: A Magazine of Verse. This poem is in the Public Domain for the world. The musical language is unabashedly dodecaphonic, yet the soprano melody is quite lyrical.
Two part Tango Fughetta for Oboe and Tenor Saxophone
Просмотров 2721 день назад
This original version for melodica duet is dedicated to David Bohn. Regarding the subtitle, it may as well be "Homage to Piazzolla and Bach;" so much of Piazzolla's music is influenced by J. S. Bach. Music: © Copyright 2023 by Stanley M. Hoffman (BMI). © Copyright 2024 revised. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. The sheet music is available for licensing from the composer, and for sal...
A Snippet from the Inexorable March of Time for Saxophone Quartet (2017)
Просмотров 18Месяц назад
The idea for this piece were inspired by the submission guidelines for a call for scores from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay-based miniaturist music ensemble called “a very small consortium.” Submissions needed to consist of 100, or fewer notes and be 60 seconds or less in duration, caused me to think about how time passes in a very measured way. The resultant composition is supposed ...
A Pacific Prelude for Brass Quintet (1995, 6 minutes)
Просмотров 45Месяц назад
"A Pacific Prelude" features a combination of lyrical melodic lines within the context of a chromatic musical language touched by triadic harmonies. I composed this work for the Prism Brass Quintet in 1995; they subsequently performed it a number of times. Follow the next URL to listen to one of their performances. static.wixstatic.com/mp3/f3e5c9_10cc5a76cc0641b99c91ad9df9bffc3a.mp3 Follow the ...
A Lovely Summer Night for French Horn and Piano (2009)
Просмотров 14Месяц назад
"A Lovely Summer Night" exists in three versions for three reasons. I originally wrote it as a challenging song for tenor voice and piano, but the text by Antonio Machado (1875-1939) was not in the public domain until much later on, so I kept the existence of that version private, and did not release it to the public until 2022. In the meantime, I did not want the music lying around for decades...
A Lovely Summer Night for Tenor Saxophone and Piano (2000)
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"A Lovely Summer Night" exists in three versions for three reasons. I originally wrote it as a challenging song for tenor voice and piano, but the text by Antonio Machado (1875-1939) was not in the public domain until much later on, so I kept the existence of that version private, and did not release it to the public until 2022. In the meantime, I did not want the music lying around for decades...
Satie Obsessions for Piano Solo (2021)
Просмотров 17Месяц назад
Satie Obsessions: Variations on “Berceuse” from Enfantillages Pittoresques - piano solo - Public Domain Music by Erik Satie (1866-1925) - Variations by Stanley M. Hoffman, 2021 - 1. a la Satie; 2. Satie meets Bartok. This title is available for licensing from me, and sale from of Sheet Music Plus.
Nocturne for Nine Players (1992)
Просмотров 72Месяц назад
INSTRUMENTATION: 2 fls. (a. fl.), ob. (e.hn.), cl. (b .cl.), bn., 2 hns., harp, perc.; DURATION: 16:00 "A Dissertation Musical Composition Presented to The Faculty of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Brandeis University Department of Music In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy by Stanley M. Hoffman 12/92." This nocturne features lyrical melodic w...
Contrasts (Homage to Béla Bartók) Fantasypiece for Viola Duet
Просмотров 135Месяц назад
Contrasts was composed in 2023 for a call for scores. Written as an Homage to Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Contrasts is a what I refer to as a “fantasypiece;” run-together word intentional. I know that term is not unique to my music, but in my case, my fantasypieces feature very adventurous uses of harmonies and melodies. I have lately been composing homages to various great composers for different ...
"Naomi's Lullaby" for Bass Trombone and Piano
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"Naomi's Lullaby" for Bass Trombone and Piano
"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Violoncello Solo (1987)
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"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Violoncello Solo (1987)
"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Viola Solo (1987)
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"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Viola Solo (1987)
"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Violin Solo (1987)
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"Poem" from Poem and Lamentations for Violin Solo (1987)
THE MAN IN THE STREET for Violoncello Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (1981)
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THE MAN IN THE STREET for Violoncello Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (1981)
Piano Piece (1986)
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Piano Piece (1986)
Enigmatic Dance Suite for Vibraphone Solo (2024)
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Enigmatic Dance Suite for Vibraphone Solo (2024)
Limericks and Laughter Thereafter for Clarinet Solo (2011)
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Limericks and Laughter Thereafter for Clarinet Solo (2011)
Iberian Tango for Piano Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (2012) - Scrolling Score Music Video
Просмотров 492 месяца назад
Iberian Tango for Piano Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (2012) - Scrolling Score Music Video
Get me a rag! Just a minute... for Piano Solo (2021)
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Get me a rag! Just a minute... for Piano Solo (2021)
Get me a rag! Just a minute... (Piano 2011) Arranged for Ragtime Ensemble (2021)
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Get me a rag! Just a minute... (Piano 2011) Arranged for Ragtime Ensemble (2021)
HOPE for SAATB Chorus and Piano; Words by Emily Dickinson; Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2024)
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HOPE for SAATB Chorus and Piano; Words by Emily Dickinson; Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2024)
Autumn (Bass-Baritone Solo)
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Autumn (Bass-Baritone Solo)
Album Leaf Nos 1-3 for Harp Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (2012, 2019)
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Album Leaf Nos 1-3 for Harp Solo by Stanley M. Hoffman (2012, 2019)
Round and Six Variations on a Theme by William Byrd
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Round and Six Variations on a Theme by William Byrd

Комментарии

  • @southfloridaarcheryguy114
    @southfloridaarcheryguy114 2 дня назад

    This goes waaaaay back. I remember this.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman Месяц назад

    Over 100 views in one day. A new record for my music. Thank you, viewers and subscribers!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman Месяц назад

    Wow. Over 100 views in just eight days. Thanks so much!

  • @MoodooVanSpoon
    @MoodooVanSpoon 2 месяца назад

    Thanks! 🙂

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

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    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

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    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

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    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

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    Thank you for all the views!

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    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

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    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the views!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the 100+ views.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    Wow. 100 views in two weeks. Thanks so much!

  • @carmartrigo
    @carmartrigo 2 месяца назад

    Interesting.

  • @martinmaxschreiner6883
    @martinmaxschreiner6883 2 месяца назад

    Wonderful.

  • @carmartrigo
    @carmartrigo 2 месяца назад

    Enjoyable. I like It.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 2 месяца назад

    I still love this little piece twelve years later. Enjoy!

  • @MD.MILON.MIAH_
    @MD.MILON.MIAH_ 2 месяца назад

    Keep it up

  • @martinmaxschreiner6883
    @martinmaxschreiner6883 2 месяца назад

    A beautiful set of concise gems of music Stanley!

  • @scrimshawrose3236
    @scrimshawrose3236 2 месяца назад

    lovely to listen to thank you again for your beautiful music.

  • @meronyemane8645
    @meronyemane8645 3 месяца назад

    I really enjoyed this! thank you for uploading

  • @Teagandoggy
    @Teagandoggy 3 месяца назад

    It would be great to be able to have the sheet music!!

  • @offthegrid4821
    @offthegrid4821 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for making this

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 4 месяца назад

    I had to republish this video because of an egregious error I found in the score.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 4 месяца назад

    Nature By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As a fond mother, when the day is o'er, Leads by the hand her little child to bed, Half willing, half reluctant to be led, And leave his broken playthings on the floor, Still gazing at them through the open door, Nor wholly reassured and comforted By promises of others in their stead, Which, though more splendid, may not please him more; So Nature deals with us, and takes away Our playthings one by one, and by the hand Leads us to rest so gently, that we go Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay, Being too full of sleep to understand How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 4 месяца назад

    Nature By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As a fond mother, when the day is o'er, Leads by the hand her little child to bed, Half willing, half reluctant to be led, And leave his broken playthings on the floor, Still gazing at them through the open door, Nor wholly reassured and comforted By promises of others in their stead, Which, though more splendid, may not please him more; So Nature deals with us, and takes away Our playthings one by one, and by the hand Leads us to rest so gently, that we go Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay, Being too full of sleep to understand How far the unknown transcends the what we know.

  • @martinmaxschreiner6883
    @martinmaxschreiner6883 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful settings! I would love to hear these songs in a concert hall with a live orchestra. Bravo Stanley!

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the 100 views!

  • @pasqualetassone2818
    @pasqualetassone2818 7 месяцев назад

    Lovely!!

  • @lindametelka5172
    @lindametelka5172 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Stan this is a very majestic piece and quite a poem written by a 14 year old boy what a shame what a waste of life that he died in the concentration camp... I was wondering is there a piano or organ in addition to the strings?

    • @StanleyMHoffman
      @StanleyMHoffman 6 месяцев назад

      There is another version with just piano. @lindametalka5172 see it on RUclips.

  • @lindametelka5172
    @lindametelka5172 9 месяцев назад

    Very lush music stanley densely written but beautifully interwoven lines the harmonies really push the tonality envelope sometimes I particularly like the six note figure in the high violins that repeats

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 75+ views! ❤ Now how about some brave conductor premiering this strong orchestration? (!!) This is one of the two best I’ve done.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 125 views! ❤ Now how about some brave conductor premiering this strong orchestration? (!!) This is one of the two best I’ve done.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 150+ views! ❤ Now how about some brave conductors premiering this work? (!!)

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 300+ views! ❤ 🇮🇱 Much appreciated.

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 100+ views! ❤ 🇮🇱 Now how about someone premiering this orchestration of the work? (!!)

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 100+ views! ❤ 🇮🇱 Now how about someone premiering this work? (!!)

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 100+ views! ❤

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 100+ views in just four months! 🎉 I guess you care about not knowing and not caring! 😂 👍👍

  • @StanleyMHoffman
    @StanleyMHoffman 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for 100+ views in only a couple of months! ❤

  • @JohnCavicchio
    @JohnCavicchio 10 месяцев назад

    This is so moving, thanks for putting the words, they have such deep meaning. Very beautiful.

  • @loriharrington7957
    @loriharrington7957 11 месяцев назад

    Lovely

  • @Oaktreealley
    @Oaktreealley 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful !

  • @HaleyMyles
    @HaleyMyles 11 месяцев назад

    What a stunning arrangement...I have fond memories performing this as a collaborative pianist. It works so beautifully with chorus 🙏🏻

  • @scrimshawrose3236
    @scrimshawrose3236 Год назад

    Gorgeous , Stanley, I loved it all.

  • @KeithOtisEdwards
    @KeithOtisEdwards Год назад

    Fine arrangement ! Is it selling?

  • @flaviaCOK8105
    @flaviaCOK8105 Год назад

    Esse coral me fez ouvir o mundo espiritual.😊