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Bruch, Mozart, Schumann & Stravinsky: Clarinet Trios / Wigmore Soloists
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Bruch, Mozart, Schumann & Stravinsky: Clarinet Trios / Wigmore Soloists

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Composer
Max Bruch, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Igor Stravinsky
Artist
Michael Collins, Isabelle Van Keulen, Michael Mchale
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Nov 04, 2022
Catalog #
BIS-2535
UPC
7318599925356

About

As core members of the ensemble Wigmore Soloists, Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen and Michael McHale present four works for clarinet trio composed over a period of some 130 years. Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio was long believed to have been composed during a game of bowling. The writing is reminiscent of a conversation between three friends in which contrasts are not excluded: we hear affection, divergences and even disagreements. This atmosphere of friendly, playful, and sometimes very intimate exchange also pervades Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales). While its spirited conviviality might give the impression that this work was the product of idyllic times, it was actually composed during Schumann’s last full year of sanity before his final mental collapse in 1854. There is a similar atmosphere of warm intimacy in Max Bruch’s Eight Pieces, written in 1910. Four of them are presented here, giving not a single hint of the approaching First World War. Based on a Russian folk tale, Stravinsky’s stage work L’Histoire du Soldat may be less good-natured than the preceding works. But the music is wonderfully entertaining, borrowing from various genres, including jazz. The composer’s trio version consist of five movements and has deservedly become his most frequently performed chamber composition.

REVIEW:

As expected, the performances are excellent. The Mozart is wonderfully lyrical; the Stravinsky crackles with energy; and the Schumann and the Bruch have the intensity and heartfelt phrasing the composers require. Collins leads with his clear and resonant timbre, dazzling fingers and articulation, and superb musicianship; and McHale lends splendid tone, touch, technique, and sensitivity. Van Keulen demonstrates terrific versatility all through, from warm contralto utterances to spunky fiddle playing, though sometimes her viola lines are a little thin and scrappy. Even so, the profound devotion to each score makes this album very worthwhile.

-- American Record Guide

Tracklist 16 tracks

  1. 1 I. Andante 05:44
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    05:44
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  2. 2 II. Menuetto - Trio 05:26
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Menuetto - Trio
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  3. 3 III. Rondo: Allegretto 08:20
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondo: Allegretto
    Duration
    08:20
    Composer
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  4. 4 I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell 02:50
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Lebhaft, nicht zu schnell
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  5. 5 II. Lebhaft und sehr markiert 03:09
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Lebhaft und sehr markiert
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  6. 6 III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zartem Ausdruck 04:02
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Ruhiges Tempo, mit zartem Ausdruck
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  7. 7 IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert 04:20
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Lebhaft, sehr markiert
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  8. 8 No. 5 in F Minor, "Romanian Melody": Andante 05:12
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 5 in F Minor, "Romanian Melody": Andante
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  9. 9 No. 6 in G Minor, "Nocturne": Andante con moto 05:41
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 6 in G Minor, "Nocturne": Andante con moto
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  10. 10 No. 7 in B Major: Allegro vivace, ma non troppo 03:18
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 7 in B Major: Allegro vivace, ma non troppo
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  11. 11 No. 8 in E-Flat Minor: Moderato 04:45
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 8 in E-Flat Minor: Moderato
    Duration
    04:45
    Composer
    Max Bruch
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  12. 12 I. Marche du Soldat 01:30
    Track
    12
    Title
    I. Marche du Soldat
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  13. 13 II. Le violon du Soldat 02:30
    Track
    13
    Title
    II. Le violon du Soldat
    Duration
    02:30
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  14. 14 III. Petit concert 02:46
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Petit concert
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  15. 15 IV. Tango - Valse - Ragtime 06:03
    Track
    15
    Title
    IV. Tango - Valse - Ragtime
    Duration
    06:03
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale
  16. 16 V. Danse du Diable 01:17
    Track
    16
    Title
    V. Danse du Diable
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Igor Stravinsky
    Performer
    Michael Collins, Isabelle van Keulen, Michael McHale