Double Bass Music, Sheet Music, Chamber Music, Compact Disks

Patrick Neher's compositions have recently been released on the CD: "Music 4 Friends" (ISGBA0200806). All the music on the CD was commissioned by the performers including UA Faculty - Mark Rush and Tannis Gibson; Accessible Contemporary Music Ensemble (Chicago) members - Hulya Alpakin and Emi Tanabe; and Melbourne, Australia's Peter Sheridan on contrabass flute!, Neher, and Chanwook Park, pianist.
Selections include: Suite for Violin and Piano, Duo Eclatant for violin and bass, Ditties for Piano, and Vignettes fo contrabass flute, double bass and piano.

Three Short Pieces for Solo Cello (2007) by Jeff McAuley

Three moderately challenging pieces by this well-known composer: "Bahari Beklerken" in a Turkish style, "Impromptu" in a modern lyrical style, and
"Patty's Day Out," a fun, bouncy tune that explores the range of the cello. Each of the pieces can stand alone or be played as a full concert work. Aprox 12 minutes.

IN PRODUCTION

Looking Glass Waltzes for solo piano (2008) by Patrick Neher

A commissioned work (by Hulya Alpakin) that was premiered on Chicago public radio as part of an Accessible Contemporary Music and PianoFort Chicago concert series. The piece has five waltzes suitable for concert or dance accompaniment, individually or as the group. Medium to challenging level of playing.

IN PRODUCTION

Idego for Solo Cello (2006) by Liz Malys

This exciting new work by a young composer, stretches the melodic limits of the cello, utilizing the entire range. The piece explores the sometimes contradictory natures of our inner "Id" and "Ego," and definitely helps the cellist acheive a great singing range on his/her instrument.

Sheet Music

Samples of print and audio

Suite for Violin and Piano (2006) by Patrick Neher.

This commissioned work (by Hulya Alpakin and Emi Tanabe) combines Turkish - like music with American Jazz feel in a completely new sounding, virtuosic mix of three dances. Inspired by the duos abilities, the piece challenges traditional limits while maintaining lyricism

Cat#408

Capriccio, Reminiscenze, Fantasia, Fantasia Sonnambula, and Capriccio " Rigoletto" by Luigi Negri (1837-1891) for double bass and piano (in solo or orch. tuning), in the Romantic, 19th century "Bel Canto" style (similar to Bottesini -- In fact, Negri was a student of Rossi, Bottesini's teacher). These are wonderful, lyrical, fun, playful, and not too hard to play. Real crowd pleasers! This is a series of five wonderful pieces edited by Remo Ricci (Milan) and Patrick Neher.cat#: LN01-05.

All Five Pieces in One Album for a Discounted Price (cat# LN6 - $63)

Sonatina #2 (1984) for double bass and piano Concert Duo (1989) for two double basses