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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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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