CD Release: Weber

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Our latest CD release on the CHANDOS label, celebrates the works of Carl Maria von Weber and includes two clarinet concertos and two concertinos, and showcases the exquisite talent of our Principal Conductor Michael Collins both as a soloist and conductor.

 

The three works for clarinet and orchestra, composed in 1811, are considered the cornerstones of the clarinet concerto repertoire. The woodwind solos, a trio of horns, blaring trumpets, and dashing violins contribute greatly to making these works so captivating; full of drama, romance, tension and beauty.

 

Written in 1806, the virtuosic Horn Concertino pushed known horn techniques to the limits and our prinicpal horn Stephen Stirling presents a sensitive and imaginative performance of what is now considered a gem in the horn repertoire.


The CD is available to buy from CHANDOS priced at £13.25.


Carl Maria von Weber (1786 - 1826)
Concertante Works for Clarinet and Horn

 

Concertino, Op. 26, J109 in C minor / E flat major for Clarinet and Orchestra

Concerto No. 1, Op. 73, J114 in F minor for Clarinet and Orchestra

Concertino, Op. 45, J188 in E minor for Horn and Orchestra

Concerto No. 2, Op. 74, J118 in E flat major for Clarinet and Orchestra

 


Friday 13 January 2012