Credits:

Matthias Klare, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Chloe Hanslip, Carino String Quartet

Description:

Recital album by Matthias Kurer, one of Denmark's best clarinetists. After winning the Carl Nielsen Competition, he became principal clarinetist of the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra and then soloist. The album includes Schumann's melancholy "Three Romances" and Berg's tightly composed pieces that make the most of the clarinet's versatile tone. Among these, the soft lyricism in Corigliano's memorable work "Monologue," dedicated to his father, is highlighted by the beauty of Klar's tone. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Three Romances for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 94: Nicht schnell
2.Three Romances for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 94: Einfach, innig
3.Three Romances for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 94: Nicht schnell
4.Introduction and Allegro appassionato for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 256
5.Premiere Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano
6.4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5: Mabig
7.4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5: Sehr langsam
8.4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5: Sehr rasch
9.4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5: Langsam
10.Adagio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
11.Soliloquy for Clarinet and String Quartet