Customer Reviews

Weber: The Complete Clarinet Music, Vol.2

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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.

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.

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.

With these performances, the music is at the forefront. This speaks very well of the artistry of Jon Manasse, whose first rate playing always serves the music. It is all too easy with Weber's clarinet works for the performer to take predominance over the music. Manasse's beautiful tone, effortless facility and lovely phrasing always puts the music first. For that reason, these are my favorite recordings of these works.

It is all too easy with Weber's clarinet works for the performer to take predominance over the music. With these performances, the music is at the forefront. This speaks very well of the artistry of Jon Manasse, whose beautiful tone, effortless facility and lovely phrasing always puts the music first. For that reason, these are my favorite recordings of these works.