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.