Berr - Opera Fantasies for Clarinet & Piano
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 97094
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Release Date: 14th June 2024
Contents
Works
Fantaisie et variations concertantes on motifs from 'Comte Ory' by Rossini, IFB11Fantaisie no.5 on 'Frà Diavolo' by Auber, IFB23
Fantaisie sur 'Guillaume Tell' hommage a G. Rossini, IFB21
Fantasy no.9 on motifs from 'La Muette de Portici' by Auber, IFB2
Instruktive Variationen (ed. Karl Schuette)
Ouverture for 2 clarinets from 'Siege de Corinthe' by Rossini
Premier Solo
Solo no.3
Artists
Luigi Magistrelli (clarinet)Claudio Bracco (piano)
Laura Magistrelli (clarinet)
Works
Fantaisie et variations concertantes on motifs from 'Comte Ory' by Rossini, IFB11Fantaisie no.5 on 'Frà Diavolo' by Auber, IFB23
Fantaisie sur 'Guillaume Tell' hommage a G. Rossini, IFB21
Fantasy no.9 on motifs from 'La Muette de Portici' by Auber, IFB2
Instruktive Variationen (ed. Karl Schuette)
Ouverture for 2 clarinets from 'Siege de Corinthe' by Rossini
Premier Solo
Solo no.3
Artists
Luigi Magistrelli (clarinet)Claudio Bracco (piano)
Laura Magistrelli (clarinet)
About
The album opens with a fantasia on Auber’s La Muette de Portici, and continues in similarly spectacular vein with a fantasia on Rossini’s William Tell. Luigi Magistrelli explores the significance of Berr’s arrangements in a booklet essay: ‘Examining the many clarinet compositions of Berr, nowadays completely forgotten, I selected the most interesting ones. Most of them are structured with a typical form involving introduction, theme and variations of both well-known and less known operas of his epoch. The Solos and Fantasies have appealing melodies and quite demanding technical passages well-conceived for the clarinet’s expressive resources.’
As an experienced soloist, teacher and chamber musician, Luca Magistrelli has led several albums of clarinet-centred chamber music for Brilliant Classics.
‘This offbeat disc will appeal to ardent fans of the clarinet, as well as admirers of the always stimulating music of C. P. E. Bach.’ – Fanfare (95307)
‘Bouffil is not only a composer who writes well for his own instrument – he is, in a wider sense, a sophisticated musician… The lead role is taken by Laura Magistrelli, who plays superbly and is well supported by Luigi Magistrelli.’ – MusicWeb International (96611)
‘The quality of the music [by Archduke Rudolph] is excellent; it is tautly and sentiently constructed, skilfully scored and with memorable themes…The performances are also impressive, evincing an excellent feel for the music and ensemble.’ – American Record Guide (94952)
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