"Le Patron" of the Saxophone

Following on from the ground-breaking Music for Bass Clarinet CC0026, Henri Bok features in his latest disc for Clarinet Classics, some of the shorter, standard works for his instrument. BASSics is a compilation of the (shorter) standard works for bass clarinet and piano - like the E. Bozza's 'Ballade' and B. Krol's 'Fantasiestücke' - which are interesting for professionals and experienced amateurs alike. For many of the recorded works it is the first time to appear on CD. American composer David Loeb and Dutch composer Burkhardt Söll composed new works especially for this CD. As a special feature the sheet music of those two pieces will be included (as a CD-ROM file). The last two works were written especially for this CD. The repertoire on this disc covers more than 80 years: from François Rasse's 'Lied' (1921) - (one of) the first work written for bass clarinet and piano to Loeb's 'Sonata Lirica' and Söll's 'Mirabelles' - both composed end 2002. The music on this disc covers more than 80 years and is a worthy successor to Bok's earlier release.

100 Years of the Simple-System Clarinet

Although not a house-hold name now, Saverio Mercadante [1795-1870] was an eminent composer in his day and was responsible for over 90 operas and much sacred and instrumental music. His music was admired by Rossini, Bellini and particularly Verdi. His Clarinet Concertos are wonderful examples of the light Italian operatic genre-brilliantly written for the soloist with many opportunities for virtuoso display. To perform these works the distinguished Italian clarinettist Luigi Magistrelli is joined by the Chamber Orchestra of Lecco, conducted by Pierangelo Gelmini.

World Premiere Recording A companion disc to CC0038, this CD completes, to date the smaller chamber works written by Thea Musgrave featuring the clarinet. All the works on this CD receive their Premiere Recordings.An important documentation of works with notes by the composer.

Le jardin féerique: French Music for Clarinet Sextet

Dedications

The Electric Saxophone

Music for Bass Clarinet & Piano

The re-presentation of A Portrait of Heinrich Baermann (CC0003) and A Portrait of Simon Hermstedt (CC0006) in this newly priced Limited Edition Box Set. Both CDs incorporate both major repertoire and rare gems from the 18th and 19th centuries - an exciting period of development for the clarinet. The Baermann and Weber Quintets sit beside the Spohr Six German Songs and Mozart's Aria from La Clemenza di Tito. In re-presenting both CDs, with a special focus on the repertoire, this Limited Edition, special price box set offers listeners the chance to reacquaint themselves with both masterpieces from the repertoire and lesser known gems including Baermann's Air Varié and Paer's 'Unavoce al cor mi parla'. These are just some of the highlights on this double album. With more than 150 minutes of music, this wonderful collection features masterpieces which will be cherished by any lover of classical music. Press Quote ' What a splendid performance it receives (Weber Quintet). Victoria Soames has a beautifully rounded tone, a sensitive feeling for style, and a seemingly effortless technique.' Musical Times ' Victoria Soames is the star of the disc ..... she performs with style and grace and is able to accompany the soprano where necessary, before stepping in to the lime light herself when needed.' Classic CD

Chambersax: Music for Saxophone & Other Instruments 1920-194

The Clarinet in Bohemia

On the Winds of English Melody

Minimal Tendencies

A Grand Duo: The Clarinet and the Early Romantics

The Bel Canto Clarinettist

The English Romantics

This Green Tide

Hymnos

Solos de Concours

Clarinet Classics presents a recital of Spanish clarinet music given by the pre-eminent Spanish clarinettist Joan Enric Lluna. After the guitar, the clarinet is the most popular instrument in Spain, and there is, therefore a wealth of music written for the instrument by Spanish composers. Virtuoso music written by the Sarasates of the clarinet including Romero, Menendez and Yuste. Evocative pieces performed in a totally authentic style. Music from the best of the older generation, including Montsalvatge, and from the brightest lights of the younger generation including Cano and Brotons. This CD, the first of its kind, presents an example of this rich and exciting repertoire - showing a variety of periods in Spanish 20th century music. Press Quote Little of the extensive Spanish solo repertoire for the instrument has found its way out of the country, however; this conspectus of a century and-a-half of composers for it will be practically virgin territory for all but the best informed. Lluna and his excellent pianist......most impressive. Gramophone

This delightfully refreshing CD of tonal works for clarinet performed by a leading exponent of English Clarinet playing displays a lyrical side to "new music" with its generous serving of melody. Almost 80 minutes of beautiful, often breathtakingly brilliant, tuneful new music for clarinet. This diverse new repertoire will captivate newcomers to clarinet music, clarinet enthusiasts and the general public. Works by Christopher Ball, Daniel Bimbi, Vasco Hexel, Gary Schocker, Tom Jackson and Anthony Wakefield This diverse new repertoire with virtuoso works for clarinet and piano, folk song arrangements for clarinet and harp, (including the haunting "Suo Gan" made famous by the film "Empire of the Sun"), a brilliant duet for two clarinets, evocative unaccompanied solo clarinet works and a trio for clarinet flute and piano will captivate the listener. An enchanting and totally enticing new release from Clarinet Classics

Roger Heaton

The Clarinet: Historical Recordings, Vol. 2 (Recorded 1901-1

The Art of the Clarinettist