"Le Patron" of the 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

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

Roger Heaton

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

The Art of the Clarinettist

New English Clarinet Music

The Clarinet: Historical Recordings, Vol. 1 (Recorded 1898-1

Nielsen: The Historic Recordings

Les six: The Complete Works for Clarinet & Piano

Following their highly successful previous disc - The Bel Canto Clarinettist, CC0014, this distinguished duo goes from strength to strength with their latest CD recorded specially for Clarinet Classics. This important disc features works written for the great players of the Victorian Clarinet Tradition. Most important of these were Henry Lazarus and his pupil Charles Draper who continued the tradition into the twentieth century. A further thread connects the tradition to the present day : Colin Bradbury was a pupil of Frederick Thurston, who was himself a pupil of Draper. o Edward German's delightful Romance o Ebenezer Prout's neglected Sonata o Two songs with clarinet obbligato by Sir George Macfarren, featuring the soprano, Elaine Barry A collection of little known but delightful and rewarding music written for the eminent clarinettists of the day, and performed here by one of the most eminent clarinettists of our own day. Press Quote 'Bradbury and Davies .... keen and sympathetic advocates.' GRAMOPHONE