This arrangement is scored for Bb clarinet and 5-octave marimba. Like the original, it's an energy filled piece with a warm, mellow middle movement.
Whirled Music (for bass clarinet & marimba)
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-02T12:12:17+11:00"Whirled Music" (for bass clarinet & marimba) was arranged in 2015 upon the invitation of the US percussionist Bryan Hummel for performance during his 2016 US tour.
Slipstream
Matthew Orlovich2023-08-30T09:56:13+10:00Inspired by the world of bicycle racing, "Slipstream" is a colourful, cheeky, virtuosic and jazzy tour de force for 4 saxes + bicycle bell! Premiered in 2016 by Nexas Quartet (Sydney).
Escapade (for saxophone and band)
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-02T20:41:48+11:00Composed in 2016 for premiere performance by saxophonist Jérôme Laran, this concerto shines the spotlight on alto saxophone in Mvts I & III, and soprano saxophone in Mvt II.
Whirled Music (for clarinet and harp)
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T12:13:46+11:00This arrangement of "Whirled Music" was composed at the invitation of Duo Imaginaire (Germany) for world premiere performance in Monheim, Germany, in 2016.
Christmastide
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T13:59:15+11:00This setting of Mary C. Shafer's poem "Christmastide" for mixed voices was commissioned in 2015 by Chicago-based choir, Acappellago, directed by Mr Dennis Smith.
Hurly Burly
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T14:41:42+11:00Hurly Burly (for soprano saxophone and piano) was commissioned in 2015 for world premiere performance by Australian saxophonist, Simon Watts.
Lo, there is light! (SSSAA)
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T15:05:53+11:00This arrangement of my choral score "Lo, there is light!" is scored for SSSAA choir. The texts used are by Bishop Reginald Heber and A. B. (Banjo) Paterson.
Sweet Mercy!
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T15:59:21+11:00"Sweet Mercy... opens in each heart a little heaven", writes the Founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. Based on her text, this SSA setting has an islander / gospel sound.
Lest We Forget
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-03T17:03:02+11:00"Lest We Forget" was arranged for performance by Polyphonic Voices at Christ Church South Yarra, Vic., in commemoration of the 2015 centenary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli.