Warren Lee- Works for Clarinet & Piano (CD)
This fascinating and wide-ranging program of 20th century works for clarinet and piano begins with the jazz and folk-inspired Two Dances for Andrew Simon by the Romanian composer Serban Nichifor, followed by a selection of works by Joseph Horovitz with whom both artists worked closely prior to this recording. Based on folk-songs from Northern Poland, Lutoslawski's Dance Preludes are the composer's official 'farewell to folklore for an indefinite period,' and the recital concludes with Arnold Cooke's Hindemith-inspired Sonata and Malcolm Arnold's accessible and light-hearted Sonatina.
Tracklist:
- 2 Dances For Andrew Simon: No. 1. A Musical Joke
- 2 Dances For Andrew Simon: No. 2. Carnyx
- 2 Majorcan Pieces: No. 1. Paguera
- 2 Majorcan Pieces: No. 2. Valdemosa
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro Calmato
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: II. Lento, Quasi Andante
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: III. Con Brio
- Diversions On A Familiar Theme
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 1. Allegro Molto
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 2. Andantino
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 3. Allegro Giocoso
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 4. Andante
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 5. Allegro Molto
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro Moderato
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: II. Scherzando
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: IV. Molto Vivace
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: I. Allegro Con Brio
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: II. Andantino
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: III. Furioso
This fascinating and wide-ranging program of 20th century works for clarinet and piano begins with the jazz and folk-inspired Two Dances for Andrew Simon by the Romanian composer Serban Nichifor, followed by a selection of works by Joseph Horovitz with whom both artists worked closely prior to this recording. Based on folk-songs from Northern Poland, Lutoslawski's Dance Preludes are the composer's official 'farewell to folklore for an indefinite period,' and the recital concludes with Arnold Cooke's Hindemith-inspired Sonata and Malcolm Arnold's accessible and light-hearted Sonatina.
Tracklist:
- 2 Dances For Andrew Simon: No. 1. A Musical Joke
- 2 Dances For Andrew Simon: No. 2. Carnyx
- 2 Majorcan Pieces: No. 1. Paguera
- 2 Majorcan Pieces: No. 2. Valdemosa
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro Calmato
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: II. Lento, Quasi Andante
- Clarinet Sonatina In B-Flat Major: III. Con Brio
- Diversions On A Familiar Theme
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 1. Allegro Molto
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 2. Andantino
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 3. Allegro Giocoso
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 4. Andante
- Dance Preludes (Version For Clarinet And Piano): No. 5. Allegro Molto
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro Moderato
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: II. Scherzando
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
- Clarinet Sonata In B-Flat Major: IV. Molto Vivace
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: I. Allegro Con Brio
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: II. Andantino
- Clarinet Sonatina In G Minor, Op. 29: III. Furioso