Christopher Ball, himself a former clarinettist (in the Hall�), wrote his Clarinet Concerto for Leslie Craven... The idiom is melodic and approachable. This is all very tuneful music and resists any pull towards dissonance with complete assurance. Mr Ball, no plagiarist, traces his lineage back to Butterworth and Finzi. I am sure we will hear more: don't be surprised to hear this on Classic FM (MusicWeb)

He was very well thought of by Stanford, at the Royal College of Music; and not just out of sympathy with allowing a black composer a hearing in London. The Clarinet Quintet (that pleased Stanford) also received approval from Joachim. It is a very agreeable quintet, most acceptably performed and recorded, and as easy on the ear as it's more famous predecessors (Mozart and Brahms). Petite suite de concert: lovable music; Other of the piano music could have great appeal: especially so could the arrangements of Spiritual Melodies with their easygoing simplicity (MusicWeb)

I couldn't have imagined a better constellation for my first album! says Cristina G�mez Godoy about her first recording. She has chosen this repertoire because these pieces made her fall in love with the instrument and music. As a musician in Daniel Barenboim's Berlin-based orchestra, she feels very privileged to have recorded her first album with him, accompanied by the West Eastern Divan Orchestra, with whom she has played for many years.

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Jennifer Stinton is fortunately well known as one of Britain's foremost flautists. These works are rarely heard (here). and she demonstrates great depth in contemporary American compositions. If you have the taste for the contemporary, as distinct from 'modern' Americans, this is the definitive selection.

Stintonfinds plenty of interest in the music and interprets it with spirit and virtuosity. Her phrases are well thought-out and articulati on clear and effective. The beautifully written and emotionally charged finale of the D minor Concerto comes over well... crisp, responsive orchestral playing, well-chosen tempos and clean, incisive ensemble. I thoroughly enjoyed this playing of some wonderfully inventive music... helpful background notes (Gramophone)

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TISHCHENKO: SYMPHONY NO. 5 FLUTE PIANO & STRINGS

Fast-growing jazz star Evan Christopher brings back the sound of great jazz and swing a la Edmond Hall on this release recorded in 1998. The clarinetist is joined by John Sheridan, Howard Elkins, Don Mopsick, Ed Torres, Jim Cullum and Sebastian Campesi. (Previously deleted:10/1/09. Original release date:12/6/02)