Since you are interested in Clarinet Concertos, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
WEBER / MOZART / CRUSELL / SPOHR / KROMMER / KOZELUCH
The Romantic Clarinet (Concertos) Emma Johnson, Harmen de Boer (clarinets) / Various orchestras and conductors [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 16/Aug/2005 ] Emma Johnson began to study the clarinet at the age of nine. In 1984 she won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition televised throughout Europe and in 1991 was a winner of the Young Concert Artist Auditions in New York. |
BOTTESINI / CHOPIN / RACHMANINOV
The Romantic Double Bass (Concertos, sonatas and other works) Hans Roelofsen (double-bass) Rudolf Senn (double-bass) with George Pieterson (clarinet) and Marien van Staalen (cello) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 10/Aug/2007 ] Say double bass and people will probably think of jazz music. In spite of pioneering composers like Bottesini and active present-day players like Dutch Hans Roelofsen and Rudolf Senn the double-bass does not have a serious image in classical music.... |
DEBUSSY / POULENC / STRAVINSKY / SAINT-SAENS / MARTINU / ARNOLD / etc
The Classical Clarinet: Sonatas and works (Rec 2001) Henk de Graaf (clarinet); Daniel Wayenberg (piano) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 14/Aug/2005 ] "Maybe this seems a somewhat quirky selection but the repertoire does actually make a deal of sense. Inexpensive and neatly packaged with some pertinent notes it also enjoys convincing playing." (MusicWeb March 2004) |
W.A. MOZART
Serenades & Divertimenti for Wind Instruments (Rec 2001) Jan Jansen (clarinet &basset horn) Johan Steinmann (bassoon) Henk de Graaf (clarinet) Remco de Vries (oboe) Jos Buurman (horn) and others [ Brilliant Classics Mozart Edition Vol 3 / 7 CD Box Set - released 14/Aug/2005 ] "This is another set which, for its price, is truly a bargain. While not all of the works are truly interesting, the performances are excellent. Those buying the complete set will not be disappointed, but others who are not really aficionados of this... |
W.A. MOZART
Wind Concertos Marc Grauwels (flute), Peter-Lukas Graf (flute), Giselle Herbert (harp), Ronald Karten (bassoon), Harmen de Boer (clarinet) / English Chamber Orchestr [ Brilliant Classics / 3 CD - released 13/Mar/2006 ] Of course we can not ignore Mozart’s anniversary. So in addition to our best-selling 170 CD box with the complete works by this composer we celebrate his 250th birthday with a special series. |
REGER / HINDEMITH
Clarinet Quintets and more Chamber Music Valerius Ensemble (with Andra Kerver, clarinet) [ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD - released 21/Jul/2006 ] A treat some anyone who loves chamber music and who might be looking for something new. |