The Complete Clarinet Music, vol 1 - Carl Maria von Weber / Manasse

Track Listings

1. ,2,3,4. Quintet for Clarinet & Strings, Op. 34 - 5,6,7. Grand

Editorial Reviews
T.Y., MORSE PRESS-NEWS, Dec. 1, 1989
"Weber wrote a number of showpieces for clarinet, most of them inspired by Heinrich Baermann, one of the greatest of clarinet virtuosi. ... The sound on this recording is absolutely flawless, natural and lifelike. Clarinet fans will want to own at least one recording of this music, and this recording is the one."

Stephen R. Max, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, Jan/Feb 1990
"This first installment of the complete clarinet music of Carl Maria von Weber is a winner in every regard. The most interesting piece is the quintet, which is not a genuine chamber-music work but a mini-concerto. It is a razzle-dazzle affair, short on profundity but long on entertainment. ... The sound is fine.. XLNT Music lives up to its name with this release."

Album Description
The first in a 2-disc CD set of all of Carl Maria von Weber's music featuring the clarinet, as performed by the brilliant young American artist Jon Manasse,

The Complete Clarinet Music, vol 1 - Carl Maria von Weber / Manasse

Tracks:

Concertino for Cl. & Orch., Op. 26 - 2,3,4. Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73 - 5,6,7. Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 - 8. Andante e rondo ongarese (for Cl. & Orch.)

Album Description

The second in a 2-disc CD set of all of Weber's music featuring the clarinet; it includes the first recording of the clarinet-and-orchestra version of the Andante And Hungarian Rondo.

Customer Reviews:

Highly Recommended Interpretations.......2001-12-09

It is all too easy with Weber's clarinet works for the performer to take predominance over the music. With these performances, the music is at the forefront. This speaks very well of the artistry of Jon Manasse, whose beautiful tone, effortless facility and lovely phrasing always puts the music first. For that reason, these are my favorite recordings of these works.

Highly Recommended Interpretations.......2001-12-09

With these performances, the music is at the forefront. This speaks very well of the artistry of Jon Manasse, whose first rate playing always serves the music. It is all too easy with Weber's clarinet works for the performer to take predominance over the music. Manasse's beautiful tone, effortless facility and lovely phrasing always puts the music first. For that reason, these are my favorite recordings of these works.

Jon Manasse plays Weber.......2001-10-09

This recording by Jon Manasse of the Carl Maria von Weber, Concertino and Concertos No. 1 and 2 is very fine. Jon Manasse gives a lovely, sensitive performance of these pieces. One of the best I've heard. Even my husband, not a clarinet afficionado, enjoys it. He is equally impressive in live performances and I hope to see more CDs by him.

Terrific performance.......2001-03-26

Jon Manasse's performances on this disc are incredible. His tone and technique make you melt. He is always in control of his playing. Other recordings I've heard of the Weber pieces for clarinet have been overplayed, with the clarinetist trying too hard to display their technical expertise or virtuosity, losing sight of interpretation. Manasse's performance is virtuosity without flamboyance. His tone is rounded, never edgy or harsh. I have recommended this recording to many other people. Even if you have other recordings of these works by other performers, this one is worth purchasing.

Beautiful Music.......2000-06-15

Monasse gives a stunning performance (it is by far the best recording of these beautiful Weber pieces). The Andante and Rondo Ungarese for Viola and Orchestra in C minor, J 79 is rarely performed and not very well known, but it is my favorite on the disc. Manasse brings out the soul of this music in such a way that you would be a fool not to add this to your collection. :-) It is my favorite clarinet recording.

The Complete Clarinet Music, vol 1 - Carl Maria von Weber / Manasse

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The Complete Clarinet Music, vol 1 - Carl Maria von Weber / Manasse

Manufacturer: Xlnt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009ITU
Release Date: 1989-04-01

Tracks:

,2,3,4. Quintet for Clarinet & Strings, Op. 34 - 5,6,7. Grand

Album Description

The first in a 2-disc CD set of all of Carl Maria von Weber's music featuring the clarinet, as performed by the brilliant young American artist Jon Manasse,

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