Beethoven's Trio for clarinet, cello and piano, Op.38, began life as his Septet, Op.20, with which he was "delighted" - until it became outrageously popular. Nevertheless, Beethoven was happy to rearrange this expansive, six-movement work for clarinet, cello and piano, in which guise it takes on a charmingly intimate quality. Brahms was on the brink of retirement when he heard clarinettist Richard MÃ¼hlfeld and was inspired to write several chamber works, including his Clarinet Trio. Although the clarinet was Brahms's initial inspiration, lyrical cello lines and rich piano textures ensure that all three musicians are active protagonists. Alexander Bedenko is an award-winning clarinettist who regularly works with many of the world's most celebrated musicians. Kyril Zlotnikov is a founding member of the famous Jerusalem Quartet, and Itamar Golan is a pianist who for two decades has partnered many of the outstanding musicians of our time, including Maxim Vengerov, Mischa Maisky and Ida Haendel, while teaching chamber music at the Paris Conservatoire.

Tracklist:

Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: I. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: II. Adagio Cantabile
Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: III. Tempo Di Menuetto
Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: IV. Tema Con Variazioni
Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: V. Scherzo. Allegro Molto E Vivace
Clarinet Trio In E-Flat Major, Op. 38: VI. Andante Con Molto, Alla Marcia - Presto
Clarinet Trio In A Minor, Op. 114: I. Allegro
Clarinet Trio In A Minor, Op. 114: II. Adagio
Clarinet Trio In A Minor, Op. 114: III. Andantino Grazioso
Clarinet Trio In A Minor, Op. 114: IV. Allegro

UPC: 5060189561025
Label: Orchid Classics
Release Date: 9.6.19
Format: CD

Beethoven / Bedenko / Golan - Beethoven & Brahms (CD)