The Art of the Clarinettist
Colin Bradbury – clarinet Oliver Davies – piano
Available for the first time on a two album set. A unique selection from the classic recordings issued originally in the 70s & 80s. The title of the original LPs were: The Victoria Clarinettist, The Edwardian Clarinettist, The Drawing Room Clarinettist.
- Fantasies and Paraphrases exploring the full range of the clarinettist’s musicality and virtuosity.
- Some of the most popular melodies from 19th century Italian opera.
- Of immediate appeal to all lovers of Romantic music and will be coveted by clarinettists everywhere.
The programme includes: 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.
‘All the pieces have the primary aim of projecting the virtuosity of player and instrument. Bradbury and Davies perform it all with great skill.’
BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
Colin Bradbury Recordings - Introduced by Victoria Samek
Playing Time: 74 mins.
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