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Mozart: Clarinet Concerto
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Mozart's love both of the clarinet and of the soprano voice is demonstrated by this superb disc, which comprises three of the composer's most celebrated works: the Clarinet Concerto, performed by Emma Johnson; the Clarinet Quintet, played by Janet Hilton and The Lindsays; and the motet Exsultate, Jubilate, sung by Felicity Lott with the London Mozart Players under Jane Glover's direction.The Clarinet Concerto shows Mozart's perfect understanding of the solo instrument's tone and character. Flanked by an extended first movement and a lively rondo finale, the slow movement is of tremendous harmonic warmth, perfectly conveyed by the mellow tone of Emma Johnson's playing on this disc. The Clarinet Quintet also makes brilliant use of the clarinet's range and timbre, with the Larghetto forming a lyrical operatic aria in instrumental guise.Mozart's glorious motet Exsultate, Jubilate is a magnificent work, calling for great flexibility from the soprano voice. Irrepressibly joyful, the piece showcases the soprano voice while retaining depth and instrumental interest, a combination ideally suited to the talents of Dame Felicity Lott and the London Mozart Players, whose rich and lively interpretation under Jane Glover is a delight to hear. Only $11.98 - Click here to buy now! |