Swing Low Sweet Clarinet

Includes work(s) by various composers. Soloist: Marcel Mule.

Emilio Merola presents his debut recording for Clarinet & Saxophone Classics after being awarded in several national and international prizes. Featuring the clarinet in the glorious setting of jazz/classical music, this hybrid jazzical programme of original works is stunningly played by an artist who could make history for his way of playing and conceiving musical forms. Technically polished, seductively musical, this recording will quite simply wow listeners. A joy from beginning to end. The aesthetics of Hybrid Mind is the result of Emilio's heterogenous musical experiences and background, blending modern and classical elements in a coherent narrative. The intricate counterpointistic arrangements, meticulously and accurately played, suddenly become the starting point of spontaneous and playful moments of improvisation. From sinuous virtuosity to more descriptive scenarios, the listener will be delighted through different sonorities and instrumentations, from duos to sextets, also thanks to the synergy and interplay of talented musicians: pianists Lello Petrarca and Simona Padula, vibraphonist Gianluca Manfredonia, violinist and violist Armand Priftuli, cellist Artan Tauzi and clarinetist Gaetano Falzarano. The album includes Emilio Merola's compositions, the famous Clarinettologia by Gaspare Tirincanti and the world premiere recording of Motion Train by Ernesto Sparago.

Rudy Wiedoeft: Kreisler of the Saxophone

"Le Patron" of the Saxophone

Following the outstanding success of the original Solos de Concours, CC0011 Victoria Soames Samek has recorded a second CD in this series - Solos de Concours II. Written for the Premier Prix of the Paris Conservatoire, this second disc features music by composers whose names will be less familiar generally, but whose music is at once charming and delightful. Highlights include: o Widor - Introduction and Allegro o Lefebvre - Fantasie Caprice o D'Ollone - Fantasie Orientale o Coquard - Melodie et Scherzetto Also featured, is music by Dautremer, Busser, Merlet, Delmos, Coquard and Revel. Included in this release, is a second disc featuring sight-reading pieces written for the Premier Prix. This second disc includes Debussy's famous Petite Pièce as well as music by Massenet, Delibes, Holmes, Messager, Guiraud, Marty, Pugno, Taffenel, Lenepveu, Duprato and Colin. These form an enchanting set of miniatures. This highly attractive release features the playing of Clarinet Classics founder, and Artistic Director Victoria Soames Samek. With her warm, distinctive sound and peerless virtuosity, this new release will be coveted by those curious to hear further delights from the music written for the Premier Prix and lovers of clarinet music.

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

HISTORY OF THE CLARINET BY COL

The Electric Saxophone

Music for Bass Clarinet & Piano