• Genre: Symphonic >> Concerto for Clarinet 
• Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet + 3333-4331-1perc.-Strings 
• Duration: 12 minutes
• Date of composition: 1994

Notes: Tru'a which in Hebrew literally means "fanfare" was written for Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. The piece is a homage for composer Witold Lutoslawski who was a great influence and a source of inspiration to me.
This work has been recorded in August 1997 by MMC Recordings featuring Mr. Stoltzman and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by maestro Jerzey Swoboda.

The work begins with an introduction part which is composed of very high pitched sounds (overtones) produced by the first violin section (divided into four groups) and a continues high C overtone produced by the second violin section. Meanwhile there is a bass drone produced by the Basses and timpani. The Clarinet part is very demanding of the player. It uses extreme dynamics and some unorthodox sounds which require an excellent playing technique.

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