Carl Maria von Weber; Gioachino Rossini - Clarinet Concertos (Charles Neidich)

Composer: Carl Maria von Weber; Gioachino Rossini

1. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73: 1. Allegro
2. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73: 2. Adagio ma non troppo
3. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73: 3. Rondo (Allegretto)
4. Weber - Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 26: Adagio ma non troppo
5. Weber - Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 26: Andante
6. Weber - Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major, Op. 26: Allegro
7. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Introduzione (Andante sostenuto)
8. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Tema (Allegretto)
9. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Var. I (Più mosso)
10. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Var. II
11. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Var. III
12. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Var. IV (Largo minore - Più mosso - A tempo)
13. Rossini - Introduction, Theme and Variations in E flat major: Var. V (Maggiore)
14. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 74: 1. Allegro
15. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 74: 2. Romanza (Andante)
16. Weber - Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 74: 3. Alla Polacca

Charles Neidich, clarinet
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Date: 1991
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/cat/4358752

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Carl Maria von Weber (18 or 19 November 1786 – 5 June 1826) was a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school. His operas greatly influenced the development of the Romantic opera in Germany. His composition for piano influenced composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn. His compositions for woodwind instruments occupy an important place in the musical repertoire. His orchestration has also been highly praised and emulated by later generations of composers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Maria_von_Weber

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Gioachino Rossini (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music, chamber music, songs, and some instrumental and piano pieces. His best-known operas include the Italian comedies Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola (Cinderella), and the French-language epics Moïse et Pharaon and Guillaume Tell (William Tell). A tendency for inspired, song-like melodies is evident throughout his scores, which led to the nickname "The Italian Mozart" Until his retirement in 1829, Rossini had been the most popular opera composer in history.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gioachino_Rossini

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Charles Neidich (born 1953, New York City) is an American classical clarinetist, composer, and conductor. Neidich has gained worldwide recognition as one of the most mesmerizing virtuosos on his instrument. With a tone of hypnotic beauty and a dazzling technique, Mr. Neidich has received unanimous accolades from critics and fellow musicians both in the United States and abroad. He has been influential in restoring original versions of clarinet works and bringing them before the public.

http://www.charlesneidich.com/biography.htm

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