COMPOSERS: Crusell
LABELS: Hyperion
WORKS: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in E flat; Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in F minor; Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B flat
PERFORMER: Thea King (clarinet)LSO/Alun Francis
CATALOGUE NO: CDA 66708 DDD (1981/82)
These works, along with Weber’s, rank as the most rewarding clarinet concertos of the early 19th century. They are excellently played and you also get very good value for your money. Don’t be put off if you have never heard of Crusell: he is worth getting to know. Strongly recommended. HC Robbins Landon
Crusell: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in E flat; Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in F minor; Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in B flat
These works, along with Weber’s, rank as the most rewarding clarinet concertos of the early 19th century. They are excellently played and you also get very good value for your money. Don’t be put off if you have never heard of Crusell: he is worth getting to know. Strongly recommended. HC Robbins Landon
Our rating
5
Published: January 20, 2012 at 2:32 pm