Brahms (1833-1897) - Clarinet Sonata, 1, 2, : Anthony Mcgill(Cl)Gloria Chien(P)+weber: Grand Duo Concertant, Jessie Montgomery - Import CD

Credits:

Kodaly

Description:

Solo album by Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic. McGill was the first African-American principal clarinetist in the New York Philharmonic orchestra and was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize in 2020 for his outstanding musicianship and distinguished service. Accompanist Gloria Chen is a pianist who frequently performs with McGill and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and this album is the result of their 15-year friendship. The recording focuses on Brahms' two clarinet sonatas and Weber's Concerto Grand Duet, which showcases the two players' exceptional virtuosity and the exchange of sound. Also a world premiere recording, Peace in 2020 is a new work by Jesse Montgomery, Composer-in-Residence of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The work was written in the hope that the chaos caused by the new coronavirus pandemic will bring peace to the world. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Sonata in F minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1~I. Allegro appassionato
2.Sonata in F minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1~II. Andante un poco adagio
3.Sonata in F minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1~III. Allegretto grazioso
4.Sonata in F minor for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 1~IV. Vivace
5.Sonata in E-flat major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2~I. Allegro amabile
6.Sonata in E-flat major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2~II. Allegro appassionato
7.Sonata in E-flat major for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120, No. 2~III. Andante con moto
8.Peace
9.Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48~I. Allegro con fuoco
10.Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48~II. Andante con moto
11.Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48~III. Rondo: Allegro