Four British Clarinet Concertos
composed for and played by Janet Hilton
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with conductor Rumon Gamba
Premiere Recording
Four British Clarinet Concertos played by their dedicatee Janet Hilton. World Premiere recordings of concertos played by one of Britain’s outstanding clarinettists. Written by four Internationally distinguished composers, these concertos were specially written for her and have since become established cornerstones of the 20th century repertoire.
John McCabe Clarinet Concerto; Edward Harper Clarinet Concerto; Alun Hoddinott Clarinet Concerto No. 2; Dame Elizabeth MaconchyConcertino for clarinet and small orchestra
Janet Hilton clarinet
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rumon Gamba
‘Here are exemplary performances of four fine British clarinet concertos…Janet Hilton plays with characterful skill and unstinting dedication throughout. Altogether a most enterprising and enjoyable survey.’
GRAMOPHONE
PlayingTime: 55 mins.
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