Sharon Kam is one of the world's leading clarinetists. For her debut album on Orfeo (and performing for the first time in this trio line-up), she delivers a dramatic, sharply contrasting programme that is presented chronologically. Performing with her brother Ori Kam (viola) and the pianist Matan Porat, the programme begins and ends with music by Mozart and BartÃ³k, the latter's Contrasts producing possibly the most original and captivating contribution to the repertoire for this combination of instruments. In between are works by Schumann and Brahms that contain multi-layered biographical references and are closely related in their romantic spirit. "Sharon Kam is a clarinetist with an exceptionally wide expressive range." (Edward Greenfield)

Tracklist:

Trio In E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": I. Andante
Trio In E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": II. Menuetto
Trio In E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": III. Rondo. Allegretto
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: I. Lebhaft, Nicht Zu Schnell
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: II. Lebhaft Und Sehr Markiert
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: III. Ruhiges Tempo, Mit Zartem Ausdruck
Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132: IV. Lebhaft, Sehr Markiert
2 Songs, Op. 91: No. 1, Gestillte Sehnsucht
2 Songs, Op. 91: No. 2, Geistliches Wiegenlied
Contrasts, Sz. 111: No. 1, Verbunkos
Contrasts, Sz. 111: No. 2, Pihenö
Contrasts, Sz. 111: No. 3, Sebes
Jazzicals: No. 2, Tempo Giusto

UPC: 4011790983127
Label: Orfeo
Release Date: 9.13.19
Format: CD

Contrasts / Various - Contrasts (CD)