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Sono Luminus

Johannes Brahms: Complete Clarinet Works

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Composer
Johannes Brahms
Artist
Runar Oskarsson, Helga Bryndis Magnusdottir, Sigurdur Bjarki Gunnarsson, Siggi String Quartet
Format
CD
Label
Sono Luminus
Released
Aug 07, 2026
Catalog #
SLE-70048
UPC
053479704801

About

We clarinetists are profoundly grateful to Johannes Brahms for these four late works, composed near the end of his life. They stand as some of his most intimate and deeply felt music. We also owe thanks to the clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld, whose artistry moved Brahms so greatly that it inspired him to compose again. Mühlfeld's playing unlocked a new, quieter world for Brahms. Instead of writing large, dramatic works, Brahms started composing more personal and emotional music that highlighted the clarinet's warm and gentle sound. I was a young man when I first got to know these works, and in retrospect, I believe that my long engagement with these four compositions has shaped my approach to music-making more profoundly than any other repertoire, extending even to my interpretations of contemporary music. There are certain compositions that simply refuse to let go. Often, after performing them, one assumes it will be the final time, yet that is seldom the reality. This has certainly been my experience with the works of Brahms. His music is a constant source of inspiration. Every time I set the music on the stand, something opens up - a new interpretative idea or a deeper understanding of the music. And then that feeling comes up that every musician recognizes: I have to play this again! This is music that demands stillness and focus, and for me, it serves as an escape from the speed and noise of modern life. We are inviting the audience into a space where time stands still, where we are allowed to be sincere and reflective. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to keep these compositions present through performance and recording. After our recital in 2017 where we played all four works, the idea emerged to record them together. I hope you will find as much enjoyment in listening as we found in bringing this music to life. - Rúnar

Tracklist 15 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 12:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    12:55
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  2. 2 II. Adagio - Più lento 11:13
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio - Più lento
    Duration
    11:13
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  3. 3 III. Andantino - Presto non assai, ma con sentimento 05:03
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andantino - Presto non assai, ma con sentimento
    Duration
    05:03
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  4. 4 IV. Con moto 08:55
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Con moto
    Duration
    08:55
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson
    Ensemble
    Siggi String Quartet
  5. 5 I. Allegro 08:20
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    08:20
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Sigurour Bjarki Gunnarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  6. 6 II. Adagio 08:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:04
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Sigurour Bjarki Gunnarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  7. 7 III. Andantino grazioso 04:48
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Andantino grazioso
    Duration
    04:48
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Sigurour Bjarki Gunnarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  8. 8 IV. Allegro 05:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    05:04
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Sigurour Bjarki Gunnarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  9. 9 I. Allegro appassionato 08:04
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Allegro appassionato
    Duration
    08:04
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  10. 10 II. Andante un poco adagio 05:01
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Andante un poco adagio
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  11. 11 III. Allegretto grazioso 04:12
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Allegretto grazioso
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  12. 12 IV. Vivace 05:32
    Track
    12
    Title
    IV. Vivace
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  13. 13 I. Allegro amabile 08:50
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro amabile
    Duration
    08:50
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  14. 14 II. Allegro appassionato 05:32
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Allegro appassionato
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir
  15. 15 III. Andante con moto - Allegro 07:43
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Andante con moto - Allegro
    Duration
    07:43
    Composer
    Johannes Brahms
    Performer
    Rúnar Óskarsson, Helga Bryndís Magnúsdóttir