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This site is always growing. What started out as a simple word list on a student’s desktop has evolved into two of the largest dialect dictionaries ever written for the Egyptian and Levantine dialects with plans for additional dialects and a growing Classical Arabic (Fusha) dictionary, all run on a uniquely structured database designed for Arabic’s diglossia. To make it practical and accessible, there are apps and learning resources appropriate for all levels of users.
The Fantasie is categorized as a "difficult" work due to its extensive use of extended techniques and non-pitched sounds:
Widmann, himself a world-renowned clarinetist, wrote the Fantasie as his first major work for his own instrument. The piece is deeply influenced by the commedia dell’arte , envisioning a dialogue between different characters in close proximity. Musically, it draws heavy inspiration from Igor Stravinsky’s 3 Pieces for Solo Clarinet (1919) and the tonal innovations of Carl Maria von Weber. It also includes direct references to "The Rite of Spring" and elements of jazz and klezmer music.
The by Jörg Widmann, composed in 1993, is a cornerstone of the modern clarinet repertoire. This 7-minute work is a virtuosic showcase that blends conventional Romantic melodies with avant-garde techniques, irony, and theatrical flair. It is officially published by Schott Music and is widely available through major retailers like Sheet Music Plus and J.W. Pepper . Historical Background and Inspiration
Arabic is hard and complex, but also rich and deep. Imagine learning tools that map out Arabic for you and help you learn it. That’s what this site is. It has dictionaries for Egyptian, Levantine, and Classical Arabic, and it has apps and learning resources to help you access the language.
These dictionaries are more than just a list of words, they are guides to the Arabic language. The uniquely structured database allows users to search by Arabic word, English word, and Arabic root. There are also thousands of examples to show users how to properly use words and listing common phrases and proverbs.
The Fantasie is categorized as a "difficult" work due to its extensive use of extended techniques and non-pitched sounds:
Widmann, himself a world-renowned clarinetist, wrote the Fantasie as his first major work for his own instrument. The piece is deeply influenced by the commedia dell’arte , envisioning a dialogue between different characters in close proximity. Musically, it draws heavy inspiration from Igor Stravinsky’s 3 Pieces for Solo Clarinet (1919) and the tonal innovations of Carl Maria von Weber. It also includes direct references to "The Rite of Spring" and elements of jazz and klezmer music.
The by Jörg Widmann, composed in 1993, is a cornerstone of the modern clarinet repertoire. This 7-minute work is a virtuosic showcase that blends conventional Romantic melodies with avant-garde techniques, irony, and theatrical flair. It is officially published by Schott Music and is widely available through major retailers like Sheet Music Plus and J.W. Pepper . Historical Background and Inspiration
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