Various Artists - For Clarinet & Strings - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Though it has a relatively short history, the clarinet is one of the most glamorous and tonally alluring of all instruments. It's origins lie in the effective but primitive chalumeau, which slowly developed through technical advances into the instrument of range, purity and flexibility that we know today. Leading performers inspired the greatest composers of their times to write imperishable masterpieces for the new instrument, exploiting it's fullest range, whether incarnating the swagger and opulence of an operatic diva, the autumnal lyricism of a poet, or the utmost in virtuoso bravura. Album Tracks 1. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 Crusell, Bernhard Henrik - Classical Composer 2. 1. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 III. Rondo Allegretto 3. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 Spohr, Louis - Classical Composer 4. 2. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26 III. Rondo Vivace 5. Clarinet Concerto in a Major, K. 622 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Classical Composer 6. 3. Clarinet Concerto in a Major, K. 622 II. Adagio 7. Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 Brahms, Johannes - Classical Composer 8. 4. Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115 I. Allegro 0 9. Schubert, Franz - Classical Composer 10. 5. Der Hirt Auf Dem Felsen, Op. 129, D. 965 Muller, Wilhelm - Lyricist 11. Concert Piece in D minor for Clarinet, Basset-Horn and Piano, Op. 114 Mendelssohn, Felix - Classical Composer 12. 6. Concert Piece in D minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24 I. Presto 13. Clarinet Quintet in a Major, K. 581 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Classical Composer 14. 7. Clarinet Quintet in a Major, K. 581 I. Allegro 15. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114 Weber, Carl Maria Von - Classical Composer 16. 8. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73, J. 114 III. Rondo Allegretto 17. Piano Trio No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1

I have always leaned towards this repertoire, says Jonathan Gunn. This album represents Gunn's love for French music, which he programs on almost every concert. Gunn's love for this music is made clear in his sensitive, probing performances. Jonathan Gunn is a versatile artist with a varied career as educator, soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer. Currently, Mr. Gunn serves as the Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin. Born in Sheffield, England, Mr. Gunn started his musical career playing violin and piano and began studying the clarinet after moving to the United States at age eleven. He received a Bachelor of Music from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and a Master of Music from the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University. Jonathan is married to Jennifer Gunn, who plays piccolo and flute with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Album Tracks 1. Canzonetta, Op. 19 2. Sonata for Clarinet and Piano 3. Première Rhapsodie 4. Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 167 5. Abime Des Oiseaux from InchQuatour Pour la Fin Du TempsInch 6. Introduction Et Rondo, Op. 72

Album Tracks 1. The Flight of Bumble Bee 2. Song Without Words I 3. Song Without Words II 4. Song Without Words III 5. Romance 6. Menuetto from Septet Op.20 7. Chant D'amour 8. Traumerei 9. Pizzicato Polka 10. Humoresque 11. Fox's Dance 12. Le Petit Negre 13. Epigrams 14. The Easy Winners 15. Pavane 16. Tango 17. Maple Leaf Rag 18. The Girl from Ipanema 19. Misty 20. Csardas