Something of the weekend. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622. Anytime is a good time for Mozart.
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
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Thanks Don, this is a fine performance. I have the Richard Stotzman cd from old, which also has the bassoon concerto. The clarinet quintet is also nice. I remember trying this last out, without success. My younger brother aced it. He alternated first chair on the Southern California Junior Symphony with Mitchell Lurie.
My brother plays the trombone Bob and my Bride is a superb vocalist, but, alas, I lack all musical talent, but that does no temper my appreciation for good music.
I absolutely love this piece and the others Mr. Kurland noted. The adagio from the Concerto actually brings tears sometimes, it is so sublimely beautiful. I also favor the Stoltzman recording as well as the “authentic instruments” effort under Christopher Hogwood. Thanks for this post!
My brother plays the trombone
Lillian Briggs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEIARR_3RwY
BTW, if you look at the score this is for an A clarinet (pitched 1 semi-tone? (interval_ below the normal Bflat clarinet). Pro clarinetists have both A and Bflats.