Krommer: Clarinet Concertos; Sinfonia Concertante

Franz Krommer (Composer), Jean-Pierre Rampal (Conductor), Budapest Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra (Performer), Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra
• Orchestra: Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Jean-Pierre Rampal
• Composer: Franz Krommer
• Audio CD (September 27, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Denon Records
• ASIN: B0000034TK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #515,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Clarinet Concerto in E flat major, Op. 36: I. Allegro

2. Clarinet Concerto in E flat major, Op. 36: II. Adagio

3. Clarinet Concerto in E flat major, Op. 36: III. Rondo

4. Clarinet Concerto in E minor, Op. 86 (arranged by J. Küffner from Flute Concerto): I. Allegro

5. Clarinet Concerto in E minor, Op. 86 (arranged by J. Küffner from Flute Concerto): II. Adagio

6. Clarinet Concerto in E minor, Op. 86 (arranged by J. Küffner from Flute Concerto): III. Rondo. Allegro moderato

7. Sinfonia Concertante for flute, clarinet, violin & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 70: I. Allegro

8. Sinfonia Concertante for flute, clarinet, violin & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 70: II. Menuetto. Allegretto

9. Sinfonia Concertante for flute, clarinet, violin & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 70: III. Adagio quasi Andante

10. Sinfonia Concertante for flute, clarinet, violin & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 70: IV. Alla Polacca

11. Sinfonia Concertante for flute, clarinet, violin & orchestra in E flat major, Op. 70: V. Finale. Allegro

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Obscure" composer; EXCELLENT performance!, October 9, 2005

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Englishman In the USA (Lincoln, Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Krommer: Clarinet Concertos; Sinfonia Concertante (Audio CD)

I first heard the Krommer concerto #1 performed live by the late Jack Brymer with the London Philharmonic orchestra in 1976, and performed it myself accompanied by the National Youth Orchestra; I have been amazed since that this work still remains somewhat obscure amongst the clarinettist's repertoire.

Beautifully written, in a vein that is somewhat of a cross between Mozart and Weber, the lyrical and technically challenging aspects of these works are wonderfully displayed by Paul Meyer, probably one of the most gifted clarinetists today.

Not once do the more challenging elements sound rushed; the orchestra never dominates the soloist, and Meyer's interpretation certainly, in my opinion, is on a par with that of the late Brymer at his best.

For ANY clarinetist looking to expand a collection of beautifully musical works for the instrument, this recording is a DEFINATE must have. And at the price.........

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, October 28, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Krommer: Clarinet Concertos; Sinfonia Concertante (Audio CD)

Krommer? If you don't know his music, give a listen. These clarinet concertos are cool. They are played wonderfully by Paul Meyer. He gets a gorgeous tone, and plays great technically. These concertos are really worth getting to know. The op. 70 Sinfonia Concertant, is also worth listening to. Mr. Rampel gets a gorgeous flute sound. All clarinetists should aquaint themselves with these pieces, they are all really neat. This c.d. is highly recommended. Give a listen.