Clarinet and Saxophone Classics CDs and Downloads

York Bowen – Fantasy Quintet

This rare gem of English romanticism for bass clarinet and string quartet recorded by the label’s founder and director Victoria Samek partnered by the judicious and sensitive playing of the Bingham String Quartet

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Alchemy – New Music for Saxophone and Piano

ALCHEMY presents a curated selection of new music by established and emerging composers alike. This is a significant release for 2022 showcasing world premiere recordings of the best new music for saxophone and piano performed by this dynamic duo.

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Unfettered – Music for Saxophone & Guitar

Performances of Chika & Scott, this duo’s original arrangements of Mozart and Schubert. quintessential delicacy of these works have been captured and even enhanced by this unique instrumentation.

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Rob Keeley – RING! and other works

Dedicating many of the pieces that can be heard to director and major exponent of new music Victoria Samek, who has over a long ad distinguished career, inspired many composers to write for her. Rob Keeley’s love of the single reed is clearly evident and a tour de force for Victoria, who performs on a breath-taking list of instruments. With distinguished supporting artists and recorded inmthe presence of the composer, there is much to explore on this musically rich and artistically exciting recording.

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The Draper Family – A Musical Legacy

This rare and extensive musical legacy of the Draper family in music, words and pictures is a significant new addition to the recording catalogue.

It includes chamber, solo and works with orchestra by Brahms, Beethoven, Verdi, Bizet and Haydn, together with popular favourites with band arranged by the Draper family members themselves. This is a digital only release of 78 carefully restored tracks containing a wealth of repertoire available for all listeners to enjoy.

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Free Game – Dutch Music for Clarinet

Listeners now have the chance to enjoy these performances on this digital only release that represents some of the very finest of Dutch musical traditions by Hans van Eck, Xander Hunfeld and Norbert Wissing. Clarinet virtuosi Charles Neidich is joined by fellow Dutch artists to make this a dynamic and inspirational musical experience.

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Copland and ‘Les Six’

For its first release, Clarinet Classics featured the world premiere recording of Aaron Copland’s Sonata. Re-worked by the composer from his own Violin Sonata this is a major addition to the clarinet repertoire.

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The Early Clarinet Family

Franz Danzi Sonata in F op. 62; Anon. Duets George Frideric Handel Overture; Johann Christoph Graupner Suite; Ludwig van Beethoven Duo No. 3 in B flat Op 27

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Carl Nielsen – The Historic Recordings

These first commercial and historic recordings of Nielsen’s works featuring the clarinet gives a fascinating insight into playing from the 30s and 40s and will be coveted by those interested in Nielsen’s masterpieces and historic performances.

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Hybrid Mind – Jazzical

Emilio Merola presents his debut recording for Clarinet & Saxophone Classics after being awarded in several national and international prizes. Featuring the clarinet in the glorious setting of jazz/classical music, this hybrid jazzical programme of original works is stunningly played by an artist who could make history for his way of playing and conceiving musical forms. Technically polished, seductively musical, this recording will quite simply wow listeners. A joy from beginning to end.

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A Mozart Soirée

Following on from Colin Lawson’s hugely successful recording of Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and fragments, this programme gives listeners the opportunity to hear more hidden gems by Mozart, that could so easily be lost. With comitment to authenticity and period performance excellene, Colin Lawson is joined by Michael Harris and Timothy Lines combining expertese join forces to share the wonderful sound world of basset horn, more than a curiosity but a total delight.

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Gems of the Clarinet

In re-presenting both CDs, with a special focus on the repertoire, this Limited Edition, special price box set offers listeners the chance to reacquaint themselves with both masterpieces from the repertoire and lesser known gems including Baermann’s Air Varié and Paer’s ‘Una voce al cor mi parla’.

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New English Clarinet Music

Elisabeth Lutyens Trio; Graham Williams Song Within; Roger Marsh Ferry; Nicola LeFanu Lullaby, Nocturne; Anthony Powers Trio

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The Art of the Clarinettist

Henry Lazarus Fantasia on Airs from Bellini’s I Puritani; Charles Oberthür Le Désir op. 65; James Waterson Morceau de concert, Andante and Polonaise; Johan Kalliwoda Morceau de salon op. 229; Charles Villiers Stanford Three Intermezzi op. 13…

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French Clarinet Exports

This is the second inspirational recording from the eminent clarinettist Jean-Marc Fessard, competitions winner and International soloist devoted to clarinet duets for the milenium. Together with his duo partner Béatrice Berne the have chosen a programme of works written by French composers whose music will transform any doubts about the validity of clarinet duets as a fantastic and exciting combination; not just to play but to hear. Recording premieres performed by a brilliant duo.

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Magnets Lava Crystals

First performed 7 December 2011 with the Kreutzer Quartet at Wilton’s Music Hall, London, and subsequently recorded for Clarinet Classics, the work represents a long-term collaboration with the composer (who is currently writing a solo clarinet piece) that explores fundamental clarinet sounds and multiple textures particularly influenced by the spectral composers Radulescu and Scelsi.

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The Inner Time – Contemporary Music for Clarinet

Roger Heaton performs three major solo clarinet works of the 20th century including the world premiere recording of Horatiu Radulescu’s The Inner Time, in its original version for solo clarinet, Boulez ‘Domaines’ and Scelsi ‘Ixor’, both major works that pushed the boundaries in writing for solo clarinet. This ground breaking recording with astonishing playing by world exponent and the extraordinary film by Simon Weir will be a source of wonder and an inspiration to all audiences.

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incandescence – music by woman composers for saxophone and piano

In this fantastically interesting programme of music devoted to women composers, the eminant and internationally recognised saxophonist Michael Duke, performs music, presents a programme of music for saxophone and piano devoted to women composers. With his dedicated commitment to new music and the cause of exposing and promoting composers who might otherwise be lost form view, this recording is an exciting and significant addition to the recording catalogue played by this established dynamic Duo.

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Richard Rodney Bennett – A Birthday Tribute

This recording honours the Internationally renowned and most brilliant and versatile composer and musician, Richard Rodney Bennett. Performed by clarinettist Victoria Samek, this programme of clarinet chamber works, reflects the rich and diverse styles that are such distinguishing qualities of Bennetts immense compositional output. From music reminiscent of his great film scores to the World Premiere of his Bass Clarinet Sonata performed by ‘a formidable duo’.

2020 UPDATE: Also now includes the additional piece “Crosstalk” in which Victoria Samek is joined by Roger Heaton.

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Mozart Quintets

These recently disovered and reconstructed Mozart fragments are recorded for the first time by the eminant exponent of period performance, Colin Lawson. To hear these significant discoveries performed on original instruments and performed with stylistic authenticity, musical exuberance and undisputable authority by Colin Lawson, ‘the doyen of period clarinettists’, makes this newest recording irresistible purchase.

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Run, Sing, Fly

The celebrated and eminent saxophonist Sarah Markham with pianist and long-time duo partner Paul Turner, perform a most ravishing programme of corner-stones of the repertoire for alto saxophone and piano. Performed with technical brilliance and artistic integrity, this recording is an example of saxophone playing at its best, with master-works from the repertoire.

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Summertime

World renowned international soloist Otis Murphy presents his latest CD on the Saxophone Classics label. His flawless tone and incredible technique brings this collection of original works and carefully selected arrangements of music to life. This is a CD for saxophonists and non-saxophonists to enjoy: compelling excellence in the mastery of the saxophone, coupled with a beautiful collection of music for all to enjoy.

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Michael Duke – Duo Sax: Music for Two Saxophones

This is a recording of immense proportions, performed by one of the world’s leading saxophonists, presenting a programme of music for two saxophones but played by one player. Only a performer of the stature of Michael Duke could undertake such an ambitious project. The programme is hugely exciting and well chosen, the playing is electric!

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Semplice Saxophone – From Beautiful Beginnings…

This recording presents some of the most engaging repertoire writen for the student player. Including oroginal pieces by Jeffery Wilson and Tim Watts and familiar arrangemts and jazz number. This a recital of wide appeal and inspire those who have chosen to learn and love the distinctive sound of one of the most popular of instruments – the saxophone!

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Michael Krein Saxophone Quartet

This recording of original pieces and glorious arrangements, offers a rare opportunity to hear the great and most influential of British players, Jack Brymer playing soprano saxophone. Known for his luscious, rich and intensely expressive tone on clarinet and famed for his vibrato, in marked contract to many British players following the Draper tradition; therefore no surprise that Brymers’s seductive tone transferred so beautifully to the soprano saxophone.

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Polish Music for Clarinet and Piano

Corner stones of the clarinet repertoire by Lutoslawski, Penerecki and Szalowski combined with two world premieres, listeners will be engaged, captivated and entranced by this well-chosen and beautifully crafted programme. Performed with energy and sensitivity by the French clarinettist and International soloist Jean-Marc Fessard, his frequent visits as soloist and chambe player, appearing on Polish Radio will give his interpretaion of these great clarinet works of the 20th centurya depth of authenticity.

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The Complete Works of Louis Cahuzac

This recording gives listeners to hear a selection of rarely heard compositions written by Louis Cahuzac, one of the most celebrated and influential clarinet players of the 20th century recorded by his one time student Philippe Cuper, Principal Clarinet of the Paris National Opera Orchestra and International Soloist. An invaluable disc of accessible music, performed with truest understanding and technical brilliance.

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Paul Harris – A Musical Celebration

Recorded under the direction of the composer, this CD will be valued by clarinet players and music lovers all around the world. Don’t miss the added bonus of a live interview between Victoria Soames Samek and Paul Harris which you can watch here.

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La Revoltosa

This captivating new release features Venezuelan clarinettist Jorge Montilla, Latin-America’s most internationally renowned artists, performing on Bb and Eb clarinets with five premieres of eclectic repertoire. This debut album displays the artist’s brilliant mastery both instruments as well as his dedication to the world of “new” Latin American repertoire.

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Expressions – a virtuoso showcase of melodic, lyrical and expressive works…

A virtuoso showcase of melodic, lyrical and expressive works often breathtakingly brilliant, tuneful new music for clarine. Featuring the glorious tonal playing of distinguished clarinettist Leslie Craven with supporting guest artists. There is much to enjoy on this totally enticing recording.with almost 80 minutes of enchanting music.

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Xavier Lefèvre – A Revolutionary Tutor: Clarinet Sonatas Volume 2

Wonderfully vivid performance by Colin Lawson in the 2nd volume of recordings devoted to the complete Sonatas for clarinet and cello by Xavier Lefèvre. With cellist Sebastian Comberti, these lesser known sonatas from the set of twelve, are a revelation heard in the instrumentation they were intended; intimate, lyrical and sparkling with tonal colours. A musical delight in the hands of a master.

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Reflections – Clarinet Concertos by Finzi, Fitkin and Davis

Three major clarinet concertos, written over a period of fifty years. Two world premiere clarinet concertos by Graham Fitkin and Carl Davis dedicated to David Campbell, alongside Gerald Finzi’s best-loved Clarinet Concerto. There is much to enjoy on this recording of these three major clarinet concertos of the 20th century with sublime performances from soloist and orchestra.

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Scawfell – Recital Music for Bass Clarinet and Piano

This recording is a must for all bass clarinet enthusiasts and those wanting to discover more about the seductive sound of the bass clarinet and its wealth of repertoire. Including Arvo Part, Spiegel Im Spiegel, specially arranged for this recording with permission from the composer and Scawfell specially written for Sarah Watts by duo partner Anthony Clare, this is a recording of bass clarinet playing at its best.

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Xavier Lefèvre – “A Revolutionary Tutor” Clarinet Sonatas, vol. 1

Following on from Colin Lawson’s highly successful recordings, to hear these sonatas in the instrumentation of clarinet and cello as they were originally written, gives listeners the opportunity to relish the clarity of the clarinet melodies complimented by the cello’s simple harmony. Often heard with an over embellished piano harmony, these recordings are a revelation and fill a vital gap in the recorded catalogue.

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Flying Solo

Janet Hilton celebrates her career of more than 50 years with a full CD of music for solo clarinet, celebrating the wonderful sonority of the clarinet and its colours and expressiveness. Her programme reflects the close relationship she has had with composers through the course of her immensely successful playing career including Malcolm Arnold and Mark Anthony Turnage alongside Stravinsky and Messaien. ‘Miss Hilton evokes a delicious, dusky sound, and the kind of musical power that supersedes mere nervous energy’, New York Times.

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Time Pieces – 60 Years of American Music for clarinet and piano

As one a leading exponent and committed clarinettist if new music, this prgramme which includes 60 years of some of the corner stones of the American clarinet repertoire could have only be chosen by a clarinet player with the stature of Peter Furniss. This is in every sense an iconic recording of works which is bold, brilliant and beguiling in its sweep recorded with technical brilliance and uncompromising musical integrity.

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Semplice Clarinet – From Beautiful Beginnings…

While this programme was conceived to encourage the learner that simple can also be beautiful, the same is true for the listener. There is much to enjoy in this recital of original pieces to well-known and popular melodies. Victoria Soames Samek along with pianist and duo partner Tim Watts play with persuasive charm and utter attention to detail. A clarinet recital of wide appeal.

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A Portrait of Alan Hacker

These recordings give offer a profile of one of the outstanding British clarinettists of the 20th century. Alan Hacker was a pionner of the clarinet in the 60s and 70s whose impact can still be felt today.A founder member of the Pierrot Players and the Fires of London, Alan Hacker’s playing astonished and delighted a generation of concert-goers and acted as an inspiration for many composers and players.

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Kings of Swing in Britain

Leslie Ormondroyd (on bass clarinet) with Henry Hall & BBC Dance Orchestra; Buffoon / Confrey Burton Gillis & Leslie Ormondroyd with Henry Hall & BBC Dance Orchestra Eccentric Robinson Freddy Gardner, Jack Simmons, Max Abrams. As part of the expansion into an ever broader range of musical styles, Clarinet Classics is proud to present this unique collection of recordings of music featuring giants from the Golden Age of the swing era.

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Solos de Concours II – Music from the Premier Prix

While the composers might be less familiar, the musical content is without question. Following the success of her first recording of Solos de Concours, with her insatiable commitment in promoting undiscovered gems to the public eye, Victoria Soames Samek this second programme of lesser known Solos de Concours will be coveted by players and listeners. Recorded for the first time as bonus tracks are the sight-reading pieces also specially commissioned for the occasion, Faithfully recorded, stunningly played by this dynamic, sensitive and brilliant duo partnership.

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Swing Low Sweet Clarinet: Reginald Kell & His Quiet Music

This valuable collection is devoted to the eminent and most influential British clarinet players of Reginal Kell, whose playing was and continues to be an inspiration to successive generations. Alongside his International solo and orchestral playing career, Kell was also a committed teacher and as such taught Benny Goodman, who was anxious to improve his grasp of the classical repertoire. These recordings gives the ideal opportunity for clarinettists and the general music lovers to acquaint themselves with the lighter side of one of the world’s most revered musicians.

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JOHN HARLE plays…

The most original voice on the saxophone John Harle is known throughout the international music scene, both as the commissioner of many classics of the contemporary repertoire, including Birtwistle, Taverner, Nyman and Bryars, and as a composer of some 100 film and TV scores and 30 concert hall works. Recorded with pianist and long-time duo partner John Lenehan, this is an important re-release which will be sought after by the general public and saxophone ‘affectionados’.

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Vienna Calling – Sonatas and Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano

The connections between these composers and the city of Vienna are powerful. Brahms influenced early Schoenberg, who in turn had a huge compositional effect on Berg, Wellesz and Krenek. This is a significant recording and inspirational programming of significant works, recorded by this outstanding duo.

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Max Reger – Complete Works for Clarinet and Piano

Richly romantic in Style, Max Reger’s clarinet music has been unjustly neglected. All the works on this recording were written between 1900 and 1908 and were directly inspired by the two sonatas op. 120 by Brahms. These recordings give a welcome opportunity of hearing these masterworks. Played with passion and commitment by Anthony Pike and duo partner Martin Jones, supported by an extensive booklet with rare archival photographs. This disc will be coveted by lovers of romantic music.

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AngloSax – British and America Music for Saxophone

Imaginatively and ingeniously conceived, this programme explores works which are connected by a thread of folk influence or pastoral imagery played by the Internationally acclaimed saxophone player Kyle Horch with his long-standing duo partner, the pianist Pamela Lidiard. This previously unexplored angle presents an attractive, thoughtful, and accessible programme of British and American recital music for saxophone and piano and offers a contrast to the many saxophone discs available.

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BASSics

Henri Bok is the world’s most highly acclaimed exponent of the bass clarinet and alongside his Internationally demanding solo career, has been responsible for numerous new works to be written for the instrument by notable composers. The repertoire on this disc covers more than 80 years: from François Rasse’s “Lied” (1921) – one of the first works written for bass clarinet and piano to Loeb’s “Sonata Lirica” and Söll’s “Mirabelles” – both composed end 2002. If anyone ever questioned the bass clarinet as a solo instrument, Henri Bok’s dynamic playing and wonderful programme, will persuade you otherwise.

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The Paris Connection

Aside from his brilliance as a player, the clarinettist Philippe Cuper has earned a reputation forhis dedication in promoting new music. This CD brings together music by the Alternative Paris School of Composers who offer a contrast to the more avant garde style represented by Boulez and returns to a more lyrical language. This important release by the rising stars of French contemporary music is played by the works dedicatee and fellow Parisian.

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Saverio Mercadante Concertos for Clarinet & Concertoni for Winds and Orchestra

In a recordings of concertos devoted to the music of Saverio Mercadanta, there is much to enjoy. With the eminent soloist Luigi Magistrelli, ltaly’s foremost clarinettist, along with an Italian supporting artists, the stylistic authenticity is to be savoured as much as the music itself. Recently lost from view and presented here for the first time with an extensive booklet, this is a glorious example of early classics clarinet concertos.

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A Portrait of David Webber

The New York Times described David Weber as ‘one of the best clarinettists in the United States’, a description that was supported by many that were fortunate enough to hear his beautifully rounded tone and his intensely expressive playing and technical brilliance. In the words of a former students ‘A list of the great clarinettists of the twentieth century would be incomplete with the name of David Weber.’

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The History of the Saxophone (2CD)

Two full-length CDs of historical recordings by saxophone masters which include: Marcel Mule, François Combelle, The Six Brown Brothers, Freddy Gardner, Charlie Parker, Sigurd Rascher plus a treasure trove of additional recordings that will take you on a historical journey of the saxophone. With an extensive booklet written by Stephen Cottrell, there is much to enjoy as well as learn from this maverick of instruments.

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The Fall of Narcissus: Chamber Music for Clarinet by Thea Musgrave Volume 2

Made available for the first time in physical and digital formats, all the works are receving their premiere recordings. Including a hypnotic performance of Narcissus, a piece transcribed for clarinet and digital delay, performed with technical brilliance by Victoria Soames Samek. Supported by extensive notes written by the composer, all the works were recorded in the presence of the composer and represent some of the finest 20th century repertoire featuring the clarinet.

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Pierrot Dreaming – Chamber Music for Clarinet by Thea Musgrave Vol. 1

This recording devoted to the clarinet chamber music of Thea Musgrave, encapsulates the impact that can result from a creative relationship between player and composer. Including some of Victoria’s earliest commissions and dedications from a composer, who Victoria described as “writing for the clarinet with such depth of understanding”, were recorded in the presence of the composer. These performances have the dynamic vibrancy and authenticity which will enrapture listeners and entice players to programme her music.

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Frederick Thurston- Centenary Tribute

Two major clarinet figures, two generations of players from the 20th century. Frederick Thurston and Thea King left their indelible mark through their reputation and influence as players and teachers inspiring many of the great British composers writing at the time, to dedicate pieces to them. With a full and informative booklet which includes photographs and copies of letters written to Thurston (included with King’s permission), by prominent composers and artists, this is an invaluable archival release.

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100 Years of the Simple-System Clarinet

Following the great success of A Grand Duo, Internationally acclaimed period performance specialist and eminent historian Colin Lawson has recorded his second solo album for the label, a programme of rare quintessential British repertoire written between 1850 and 1950. With many pieces receiving their World Premiere recordings, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy 100 years of intensely expressive and harmonically rich repertoire, performed by Colin Lawson on Simple System-Clarinets.

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Le Jardin Féerique

A delightful collection of pieces from the main-stream French repertoire, specially arranged by two of the Sextets members Alan Andrews and Tim Payne. Using the complete clarinet family, from the Ab sopranino to the contra-bass, this highly colourful combination proves to be the ideal vehicle for these well known pieces beautifully transcribed and delicately played with impecable tideness. which will enrapture the listener.

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Concertos by Thea Musgrave

Brought together for the first time on one CD, three highly significant works by one of today’s leading composers. Victoria Soames Samek is joined joined by Thea Musgrave who conducts the clarinet concerto and Autumn Sonata, (commissioned by Soames Samek), both receiving their first CD recording. The disc is completed by Musgrave’s The Seasons. A highly important recording with electrifying technical brilliance and dynamic musicality from the empathetic connection between soloist and composer.

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Dedications

Janet Hilton enjoys a reputation as one of Britain’s formative clarinettists, influencing some of the most distinguished composers to write for her. Written by four Internationally distinguished composers, were specially written for her and have since become established cornerstones of the 20th century repertoire. Having worked closely with each of the composers, these performances will have the authority and authenticity that will be unapparelled.

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The Electric Saxophone

This is a unique disc of pieces which are not only compositionally strong, but also absorbing and exciting to listen to. Combined with Stephen Cottrell’s inspirational and authoritative playing, this programme of works for saxophone and electronics, entices the listener into a sound world which is entirely compelling.

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Times for Flying

In an exciting artistic partnership, Victoria Samek and Colin Lawson present a programme which takes you on a journey round the world, as if in a time capsule of music for the single reed! Including basset-horns Bb,and bass clarinets duets by CPE Bach to Times for Flying, a specially commissioned work for this recording by Sadie Harrison with some jazzy duets by Gordon Lewin and the iconic Poulenc Sonata. These recordings give a platform for this wonderfully rich and diverse duet repertoire, to be heard and enjoyed as it deserves to be, by audiences outside its more familiar environment of informal gatherings.

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The History of the Clarinet (2CD)

Two full-length CDs with a musical account of the early recordings, with selected tracks from History of the Clarinet Volumes 1 and 2 plus a treasure trove of additional recordings that will take you on a historical journey of the clarinet. With an extensive online booklet written by Colin Lawson, there is much to enjoy as well as learn from the our clarinet heritage.

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The Clarinet in Bohemia

These recordings of classical concertos and quartets for clarinet and strings offer audience some of the finest examples of clarinet repertoire. Performed by the modern day virtuosi Philippe Cuper, principal clarinet of the Paris Opera and highly acclaimed International soloist, supported by stylistically highly considerate and committed musicians, these recordings are a total joy for the listener as well as the player to enjoy.

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ChamberSax! Music for Saxophone and Other Instruments – 1920-1940

An exciting recital of works featuring the Saxophone, played by the noted exponent Kyle Horch. Many of the twentieth century’s finest composers have written works featuring the saxophone. Performed with exquisite tonal delicacy and interpreted with musical integrity by International solo artist, Kyle Horch. This CD features a programme of music which will intrigue, fascinate and bring musical pleasure to a wide range of listeners as well as players wanting to discover the wonderful resource of repertoire.

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Luigi Amodio – La Scala Virtuoso

The distinctive warm, rich sound that characterises Luigi Amodio’s playing is captured on these recordings. Carefully restored by Clarinet and Saxophone’s historical specialist Malcolm McMillan, author of a full and informative booklet enhanced by Luigi Amodio’s son Luciano who added a special insight to his father’s life. With family photographs generously made available for inclusion within the booklet, this is an invaluable legacy from a past-master.

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Sonatas for Bass Clarinet and Piano

This premiere recording by the world’s leading bass clarinet exponent Henri Bok brings together the central repertoire of master-works of the 20th century. These include the transcription approved by Hindemith of his bassoon Sonata. Balancing musically sensitive with to the immense merits of this wonderful, diverse and sometimes considered the maverick member of the clarinet family.

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On the Winds of English Melody

This recording includes some of the greatest British masterworks written for the clarinet in the 20th century. It is the immense influence of the many clarinet players past and present who inspire eminent composers to wrote some of the most wonderful duo repertoire such as those is included on this recording.

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Minimal Tendencies

This intriguing and thought-provoking collection includes their first commercial recording of the work written for them by Gavin Bryars. Three founders of the American minimalist movement are represented, the Glass and Riley being world premiere recordings in these versions. The disc is completed by a piece by Michael Nyman, now one of the most popular and well known composers in the world.

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The English Romantics

This recording brings together a wonderfully rich and romantic programme of rare quintessentially English repertoire for clarinet, bassoon and piano.

” Soames’ style is in the best English tradition, wonderfully supple and often downright breath-taking, Laurence Perkins similarly evokes English woodwind playing at its best supported by pianist John Flinders.” International Record Review

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The Victorian Clarinet Tradition

This distinguished duo goes from strength to strength in their third disc of rare Victorian repertoire, played with a specialsm which has become their hallmark. Featuring repertoire inspired by clarinettists of the day, this recording ensures these Victorian gems are not lost for audiences and players.

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Marcel Mule “Le Patron” of the Saxophone…Encore!

Marcel Mule was an astounding saxophone player whose immense playing inspired some of the great composers of the day to write for the saxophone, leaving a legacy for future generations of players. Played in his own inimitable style, these valuable recordings are appearing for the first time on CD and gives a further opportunity for listeners to enjoy this unique virtuoso.

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Hymnos

Following the outstanding success of his previous disc for Clarinet Classics – New Music for Clarinets, Roger Heaton brings together an exciting and innovative programme three of Britain’s outstanding composers of the last fifty years for this landmark recording.

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Rudy Wiedoeft – “Kreisler of the Saxophone”

Following the overwhelming public response to the publication of Marcel Mule – ‘Le Patron of the Saxophone’, Clarinet and Saxophone Classics now presents a programme from an even earlier period from the other side of the Atlantic. The dazzling technique of the eminent artist Rudy Wiedoeft in an entertaining programme including Sax Serene, Wiedoeft Valse Marilyn, Wiedoeft Valse Vanite.

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Fantasías Mediterráneas

Antonio Romero Fantasia on the Opera Lucrecia de Borgia; Julián Menéndez Introducción, andante y danza, Meditación; Miguel Yuste Vibraciones del alma; Xavier Montsalvatge Self-paráfrasis

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Brahms Chamber Music

Johannes Brahms Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F minor op. 120, Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E flat op. 120, Clarinet Trio in A minor op. 114

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A Grand Duo

Carl Maria von Weber Grand Duo Concertant; Anton Stadler Three Caprices; Norbert Burgmüller Duo; Franz Danzi Sonata in B flat; Carl Loewe Three Scottish Pictures.

A fascinating collection of Classical and Romantic clarinet music – collected on one CD for the first time.
I was impressed by the quality of the release and the artful balance of the repertoire. The ear is consistently gratified by Colin Lawson’s insight into the music and his mastery of the clarinet.
American Record Guide

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The Bel Canto Clarinettist

Ernesto Cavallini Variazioni sopra un tema nell’opera La straniera di Bellini; Domenico Liverani Melodie dei Puritani di Bellini; F. Fasanotti and A. Spadina Duetto concertante sopra motivi dell’opera Mosè di Rossini….

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Marcel Mule – “Le Patron” of the Saxophone

Jean Philippe Rameau Gavotte; Roelens Pavane et Menuet vif; Fonse La Tyrolienne; Forêt Pâtres; Genin Variations sur Marlborough Demersseman Le Carnaval de Venise; Pierre Vellones Concerto, Valse Chromatique…

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This Green Tide

Elisabeth Lutyens Valediction, This Green Tide; Richard Rodney Bennett Crosstalk; Egon Wellesz Zwei Stücke; Arnold Cook Suite for three clarinets; John Mayer Dance Suite, Raga Music for solo clarinet; Morris Pert Eoastrion

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Solos de Concours

Georges Marty Première Fantasie; Henri Rabaud Solo de concours; Paul Pierné Andante – Scherzo; Jules Mazellier Fantasie – Ballet; Eugène Bozza Bucolique; André Messager Solo de concours; Claude Debussy Première Rapsodie…

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Historical Recordings Volume 2

La Garde Républicaine Weber – Concertino; Frederick Thurston Browne – A Truro Maggot; lloyd – Gigue; Galuppi (arr. Craxton) – Sonata in A minor op. 1 no. 3 (Largo), Sonata in C major op. 1 no. 1 (Allegro giocoso); Reginald Kell Schubert.How critically aware are you of dissimilarities in instrument timbre? As an exercise for specialists in differentiating and identifying clarinet styles this second disc of artists of the past provides a valuable documentary….
Gramophone

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New Music for Clarinets

Steve Reich New York Counterpoint; Gavin Bryars Three Elegies for Nine Clarinets; Glyn Perrin Like He Never Was; Walter Zimmermann 25 Karwa Melodien; Tom Johnson Rational Melody No. 1, Rational Melody No. 21….

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Historical Recordings Volume 1

This immense collection of recordings carefully transferred from 78 records, gives the opportunity for audiences of today to hear some of the great clarinet players from the early 20th century. A real collectors collection!

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A Spectacular Digital Feast – Collection 1

A ravishing selection of 10 recordings taken from the Clarinet & Saxophone Classics catalogue.

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The Bass Clarinet Collection

An immense collection of music and artists to enthuse you with the wonders of the bass clarinet!

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The Saxophone Starter Collection

The perfect introduction to music for the saxophone

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The Funk and Minimalist Collection

Repertoire that pushes boundaries with driving rhythms and harmonic richness

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Joseph Horovitz: – The Essential Collection

Presenting the complete clarinet chamber music by Joseph Horovitz, a hugely popular composer with clarinet players around the world. This recording features Victoria Samek on clarinet and saxophone with duo partner Michael Bell, the Bingham String Quartet and ReedPlay, listener will be taken on a journey filled with lyrical gems, breath taking virtuosity and a touch of jazz.

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Music to Relax Collection

Music to warm and uplift

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The French Collection

French repertoire for a clarinettists is like German repertoire for a pianists; it would be unthinkable to learn either instrument without the inclusion of music written by the great composers from both Countries. French composers for every audience with CD and Digital Download Options makes this a tremendous offer!

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The Concerto Collection

An essential and wonderfully diverse collection of concertos.

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The Complete Bradbury Collection

An immense collection of recordings devoted to music from the Victorian tradition. Featuring Colin Bradbury and duo partner Oliver Davies. Including CD and Digital Download Options makes this an irresistible offer!

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The Avant Garde Collection

A significant collection of contemporary repertoire for the clarinet recorded by world exponents of new music

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Colin Lawson’s Classical Collection

A wealth of 18th and 19th century repertoire can be found in this wonderful collection of recordings recorded by period performance specialist Colin Lawson

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The Historical Clarinet Collection

A treasure trove of some of the earliest 78 recordings of the great players of the past carefully restored for today’s listeners to enjoy

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Victoria’s Essential Collection

The perfect introduction to the rich, diverse and totally wonderful repertoire for the clarinet, played by director and founder of Clarinet & Saxophone Classics, Victoria Samek

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Clarinet and Saxophone Classics CDs and Downloads

York Bowen – Fantasy Quintet

Alchemy – New Music for Saxophone and Piano

Unfettered – Music for Saxophone & Guitar

Rob Keeley – RING! and other works

The Draper Family – A Musical Legacy

Free Game – Dutch Music for Clarinet

Copland and ‘Les Six’

The Early Clarinet Family

Carl Nielsen – The Historic Recordings

Hybrid Mind – Jazzical

A Mozart Soirée

Gems of the Clarinet

New English Clarinet Music

The Art of the Clarinettist

French Clarinet Exports

Magnets Lava Crystals

The Inner Time – Contemporary Music for Clarinet

incandescence – music by woman composers for saxophone and piano

Richard Rodney Bennett – A Birthday Tribute

Mozart Quintets

Run, Sing, Fly

Summertime

Michael Duke – Duo Sax: Music for Two Saxophones

Semplice Saxophone – From Beautiful Beginnings…

Michael Krein Saxophone Quartet

Polish Music for Clarinet and Piano

The Complete Works of Louis Cahuzac

Paul Harris – A Musical Celebration

La Revoltosa

Expressions – a virtuoso showcase of melodic, lyrical and expressive works…

Xavier Lefèvre – A Revolutionary Tutor: Clarinet Sonatas Volume 2

Reflections – Clarinet Concertos by Finzi, Fitkin and Davis

Scawfell – Recital Music for Bass Clarinet and Piano

Xavier Lefèvre – “A Revolutionary Tutor” Clarinet Sonatas, vol. 1

Flying Solo

Time Pieces – 60 Years of American Music for clarinet and piano

Semplice Clarinet – From Beautiful Beginnings…

A Portrait of Alan Hacker

Kings of Swing in Britain

Solos de Concours II – Music from the Premier Prix

Swing Low Sweet Clarinet: Reginald Kell & His Quiet Music

JOHN HARLE plays…

Vienna Calling – Sonatas and Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano

Max Reger – Complete Works for Clarinet and Piano

AngloSax – British and America Music for Saxophone

BASSics

The Paris Connection

Saverio Mercadante Concertos for Clarinet & Concertoni for Winds and Orchestra

A Portrait of David Webber

The History of the Saxophone (2CD)

The Fall of Narcissus: Chamber Music for Clarinet by Thea Musgrave Volume 2

Pierrot Dreaming – Chamber Music for Clarinet by Thea Musgrave Vol. 1

Frederick Thurston- Centenary Tribute

100 Years of the Simple-System Clarinet

Le Jardin Féerique

Concertos by Thea Musgrave

Dedications

The Electric Saxophone

Times for Flying

The History of the Clarinet (2CD)

The Clarinet in Bohemia

ChamberSax! Music for Saxophone and Other Instruments – 1920-1940

Luigi Amodio – La Scala Virtuoso

Sonatas for Bass Clarinet and Piano

On the Winds of English Melody

Minimal Tendencies

The English Romantics

The Victorian Clarinet Tradition

Marcel Mule “Le Patron” of the Saxophone…Encore!

Hymnos

Rudy Wiedoeft – “Kreisler of the Saxophone”

Fantasías Mediterráneas

Brahms Chamber Music

A Grand Duo

The Bel Canto Clarinettist

Marcel Mule – “Le Patron” of the Saxophone

This Green Tide

Solos de Concours

Historical Recordings Volume 2