Sabine and Wolfgang Meyer: Virtuoso Clarinet and Bassett Horn Works by Weber, Mendelssohn, and Baermann CD

Product Details

• UPC: 724355735928
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand: EMI Classics
• MPN (Catalog Number): 7243 5 57359 2 8
• Solo Artists: Sabine Meyer (Clarinet), Wolfgang Meyer (Clarinet/Bassett Horn)
• Conductor: Kenneth Sillito
• Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields
• Composers: Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826), Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847), Heinrich Baermann (1784–1847)
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic, Chamber Music, Concertante
• Release Year: 2002 (Copyright Year)
• Instrumentation: Clarinet, Bassett Horn, String Orchestra/Quartet

Overview

This EMI Classics recording presents a delightful collection of works from the Romantic era, celebrating the virtuosity and lyrical capability of the clarinet and its close relative, the bassett horn. Featured are the renowned German clarinetists Sabine Meyer and Wolfgang Meyer, joined by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Kenneth Sillito.

The program highlights the collaborative genius of the Meyer siblings in the two Mendelssohn Konzertstücke for clarinet, bassett horn, and orchestra. It is beautifully framed by the elegant Clarinet Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 34 by Carl Maria von Weber and the expressive Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 23 by Heinrich Baermann, both arranged for clarinet and string orchestra. This album offers both familiar repertoire and the less-frequently recorded Baermann piece, all performed with technical brilliance and musical sensitivity.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Stereo (Stereo DDD)
• Soloists: Sabine Meyer (Clarinet/Weber, Mendelssohn), Wolfgang Meyer (Clarinet/Bassett Horn/Baermann, Mendelssohn)
• Ensemble: Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Directed by Kenneth Sillito)
• Total Runtime: 57 minutes 19 seconds
• Producer/Artistic Director: John Fraser
• Manufacturing: Manufactured & printed in the EU
• Compatibility: Stereo DDD recording

Interesting Facts

• The Meyer Siblings: Sabine Meyer is one of the world's most distinguished clarinetists, known for her beautiful tone and advocacy for a wide repertoire. Her brother, Wolfgang Meyer, was also an acclaimed clarinetist and bassett horn player, making their collaborations highly anticipated and celebrated for their perfect ensemble and musical understanding.
• Mendelssohn's Duo Works: The two Konzertstücke (Concert Pieces) were written by Mendelssohn for the father-and-son clarinetist duo of Heinrich and Carl Baermann. The pieces showcase the unique combination of the clarinet (played here by Sabine Meyer) and the bassett horn (played here by Wolfgang Meyer). The bassett horn is a larger, lower-pitched member of the clarinet family with a curved bell.
• Weber and Baermann: The Weber Clarinet Quintet, Op. 34, and the Baermann Clarinet Quintet No. 3, Op. 23, were both originally written for clarinet and string quartet. This recording uses the version arranged for clarinet and string orchestra, which provides a richer, fuller sound while retaining the virtuoso solo demands. Heinrich Baermann, in addition to composing, was the principal clarinetist in Munich and a close friend of Weber.

Track Listing Carl Maria von WEBER 1786–1826 Klarinettenquintett E-dur op. 34 (für Klarinette und Streichorchester) / Clarinet Quintet in E flat

1. I. Allegro (7:01)
2. II. Fantasia. Adagio (5:56)
3. III. Menuetto. Capriccio Presto (3:36)
4. IV. Rondo. Allegro giocoso (10:03) (Total time for Op. 34: 26:36)

Felix MENDELSSOHN 1809–1847 Konzertstück Nr. 1 f-moll op. 113 (für Klarinette, Bassetthorn und Orchester) / Concert Piece No 1 in F minor

1. I. Allegro con fuoco (1:45)
2. II. Andante (3:51)
3. III. Presto (1:50) (Total time for Op. 113: 7:26)

Konzertstück Nr. 2 d-moll op. 114 (für Klarinette, Bassetthorn und Orchester) / Concert Piece No 2 in D minor

1. I. Presto (2:32)
2. II. Andante (3:06)
3. III. Allegro grazioso (2:16) (Total time for Op. 114: 7:55)

Heinrich BAERMANN 1784–1847 Klarinettenquintett Nr. 3 Es-dur op. 23 (für Klarinette und Streichorchester) / Clarinet Quintet No 3 in E flat

1. I. Allegro assai (6:52)
2. II. Adagio (4:39)
3. III. Rondo. Allegro agitato (3:51) (Total time for Op. 23: 15:22)

Total timing 57.19

Publishers

• Label: EMI Classics
• Copyright: ℗ 2002 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd.
• Publishing Year: © 2002 EMI Records Ltd.

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