Weber: The Complete Clarinet Music, Vol.2

Carl Maria von Weber (Composer), Brooklyn Philharmonic (Conductor), Jon Manasse (Performer), Lukas Foss (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Jon Manasse, Lukas Foss
• Conductor: Brooklyn Philharmonic
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber
• Audio CD (December 1, 1989)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: XLNT Music
• ASIN: B000009ITV
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481,340 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Concertino for Cl. & Orch., Op. 26 - 2,3,4. Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73 - 5,6,7. Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 - 8. Andante e rondo ongarese (for Cl. & Orch.)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific performance, March 25, 2001

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T. Yoshino "tgyosh" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weber: The Complete Clarinet Music, Vol.2 (Audio CD)

Jon Manasse's performances on this disc are incredible. His tone and technique make you melt. He is always in control of his playing. Other recordings I've heard of the Weber pieces for clarinet have been overplayed, with the clarinetist trying too hard to display their technical expertise or virtuosity, losing sight of interpretation. Manasse's performance is virtuosity without flamboyance. His tone is rounded, never edgy or harsh. I have recommended this recording to many other people. Even if you have other recordings of these works by other performers, this one is worth purchasing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jon Manasse plays Weber, October 8, 2001

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June B. Garrison (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weber: The Complete Clarinet Music, Vol.2 (Audio CD)

This recording by Jon Manasse of the Carl Maria von Weber, Concertino and Concertos No. 1 and 2 is very fine. Jon Manasse gives a lovely, sensitive performance of these pieces. One of the best I've heard. Even my husband, not a clarinet afficionado, enjoys it. He is equally impressive in live performances and I hope to see more CDs by him.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, June 14, 2000

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This review is from: Weber: The Complete Clarinet Music, Vol.2 (Audio CD)

Monasse gives a stunning performance (it is by far the best recording of these beautiful Weber pieces). The Andante and Rondo Ungarese for Viola and Orchestra in C minor, J 79 is rarely performed and not very well known, but it is my favorite on the disc. Manasse brings out the soul of this music in such a way that you would be a fool not to add this to your collection. :-) It is my favorite clarinet recording.