Thea King, The Allegri String Quartet - Crusell: Clarinet Quartets (1988)
Thea King, The Allegri String Quartet - Crusell: Clarinet Quartets (1988)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 60:52 | 319 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Hyperion | Catalog: CDA66077
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 60:52 | 319 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Hyperion | Catalog: CDA66077
As one goes along in their classical-music journey, you eventually start moving beyond the "safeness" of the major composers and exploring the lesser-known "minor" composers - and often discovering soon enough some of the "hidden treasures" of the classical repertoire. And among some of these treasures are the clarinet concertos and the featured quartets on this CD by the Finnish-born virtuoso/composer, Bernhard Crusell.
Like his predecessors and peers - Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Weber - Crussel is a classicist-at-heart as seen by his four-movement structure and use of sonata form. Like Mozart and Schubert, Crusell was a master melodist as seen in his silky-smooth clarinet quartets here with their rich, flowing lyricism that have an alluring, calming effect not unlike a flowing stream. The intimate sound of the clarinet with string trio was very popular in Crusell's and Beethoven's era for private chamber performances. And for a good reason - these compositions are superbly crafted and stand among the finer in the 19th century clarinet repertoire.
Thea King and the Allegri Quartet nicely match the exhuberant, yet classically-restrained flavor and poise of these works and bring a warmth of tone and tempo that greatly refreshes the spirit. Thea King captures the sunny and carefree moods of the allegros and rondos with great espirit. (but sometimes her instrument can sound "over-nasaly" - especially from the close-up balance favoring the soloist). In these quartets you hear most readily the perfection of structure and effortless melodic flow of Mozart from the past as well as occasional rhapsodic interplays of the sensual clarinet anticipating Brahms. The music is highly "accessible" to the average person for its sheer lushness of tone and exceedingly pleasant melodies. Of course, for the clarinet connoisseur, there is much to be savored musically from these rich compositions. The Helios sound quality is excellent as is the value. So, if you warm to Mozart's clarinet quintets or Brahms' quintet, you will find much here to discover and relish in this most excellent of minor composers of the early 19th century. A real gem of a CD along with Crusell's clarinet concertos on separate releases.
Thea King, The Allegri String Quartet - Crusell: Clarinet Quartets (1988)
Track List:
Bernhard Henrik Crusell (1775–1838)
Clarinet Quartet No. 1 In E Flat Major Op 2
1. Poco Adagio - Allegro 7:13
2. Romanza (Cantabile) 5:00
3. Menuetto (Allegro) - Trio 4:11
4. Rondo (Allegro Vivace) 3:42
Clarinet Quartet No. 2 In C Minor Op 4
5. Allegro Molto Agitato 4:08
6. Menuetto - Trio 4:31
7. Pastorale (Un Poco Allegretto) 5:24
8. Rondo (Allegro) 4:01
Clarinet Quartet No. 3 In D Major Op 7
9. Allegro Non Tanto 7:10
10. Un Poco Largo 5:28
11. Menuetto (Allegro) - Trio 4:51
12. Finale (Allegro) 5:08
Performers:
Thea King - clarinet
The Allegri String Quartet
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