Contemporary – Samek Music

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. The repertoire on this disc covers more than 80 years from 1921 to 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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