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

UPC: 747313302277
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 12.10.13
Format: CD

Warren Lee - Works for Clarinet & Piano (CD)