Jonathan Cohler: The Clarinet Alone
Editorial Reviews
Patrick Meanor, Listener Magazine, Summer 1996
...the single most gorgeous clarinet sound I know...There is no other recording I know of as unique.
The Clarinet Magazine, February/March 1996
Cohler is an absolute master of the clarinet, technically and tonally. His phrasing and sense of pacing are ideal.
Album Description
Stunning collection of some of the most important 20th century solo clarinet works performed by one of the world's most renowned clarinetists.
Jonathan Cohler: The Clarinet Alone
Jonathan Cohler: The Clarinet Alone, Music, Jonathan Cohler, Erland von Koch, Donald Martino, Olivier Messiaen, Willson Osborne, Niccolo Paganini, Vincent Persichetti, William O. Smith, Egon Wellesz, Chamber, Clarinet Solo/Sonata, Classical, Classical Artists, Duo for Two String Instruments, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Mixed Chamber Ensemble with Keyboard
Average customer rating:
- Breathtaking Virtuosity!
- good but not flawless
- Lovely
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ASIN: B000001Z2I
Release Date: 1995-10-31 |
Tracks:
- A Set: 1. Allegro
- A Set: 2. Adagio
- A Set: 3. Allegro
- Ste, Op.74: 1. Rhap: Tempo Rubato
- Ste, Op.74: 2. Ser: Molto Tranquillo
- Ste, Op.74: 3. Scherzo: Vivace
- Ste, Op.74: 4. Dance: Allegretto
- Quatour Pour La Fin Du Temps: Abime Des Oiseaux
- Monolog 3: 1. Andante Sostenuto
- Monolog 3: 2. Allegro Vivace
- Five Pieces: 1. Vigorous
- Five Pieces: 2. Flowing
- Five Pieces: 3. Rhythmic
- Five Pieces: 4. Singing
- Five Pieces: 5. Spirited
- Parable, Op.126 (Parable XIII)
- Rhap
- Moto Perpetuo, Op.11
Album Description
Stunning collection of some of the most important 20th century solo clarinet works performed by one of the world's most renowned clarinetists.
Customer Reviews:
Breathtaking Virtuosity!.......2007-04-07
Love the album! First heard a live performance of the Martino "A Set for Clarinet" while in college. This recording is as good, for sure! Also love Mr. Cohler's take on Wm. O. Smith's "Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone".
(I know Bill Smith personally, and I'm sure he loves it too!). Best of all though, is the Paganini "Molto Perpetuo". Superb circular breathing!
good but not flawless.......2003-11-22
I don't have any overwhelming complaints about this recording, but from a clarinetist's standpoint, there are a few detractions. I thought the use of vibrato was a bit overdone and definitely affected the tone in a less than positive way. The echo-y sound of the recording definitely helps gloss over some things, but it almost has the effect of a pianist who uses too much pedal. On pieces for solo clarinet, I'd really like to hear a good clear tone with more core to it, rather than a somewhat flighty sound that uses vibrato to maintain your interest.
Matters of taste aside, the technical facility was excellent, except for a few minor spots where the rhythmic consistency seemed a little shaky. Some of the pieces have a lot of rubato feel to them, and that's fine, but some of them clearly demand a steady pulse, and there are just a few minor places were you're not quite sure if it's still there (a couple places in the smith 5 pieces for clarinet for example). Pitch on the extreme registers was good, and most of the weird effects came across well.
All in all, I'd recommend this to any clarinet aficionados, but serious students would be advised to take the performance with a grain of salt (as I suppose could be said of any recordings really.)
Lovely.......2003-03-25
Every composition well-chosen, every performance well-played. The recording quality is clear with splendid presence.
The Paganini--wow! I've already moved the doleful Osborne to my frequent-listening shelf. It's unsurprising the Martino appeals to clarinetists: it's exciting and athletic, leaping over multiple octaves at a single bound! I also enjoyed Enland von Koch's alternatively playful and pensive "Monolog 3".
This is a fine collection of 20th century solo clarinet works. It's great to have them recorded. That they are so *well* recorded makes it all the sweeter.
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