Immerse yourself in the rich, melodic world of French clarinet music with Dimitri Ashkenazy's captivating album, released on July 1, 2014, under the Paladino Music label. This exquisite collection of chamber music showcases Ashkenazy's virtuosity and the timeless elegance of French composition.
The album spans a little over an hour and eleven minutes, featuring a diverse range of pieces from renowned composers. You'll find the intricate beauty of Francis Poulenc's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, the lyrical grace of Camille Saint-Saëns' Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-Flat Major, and the rhythmic vitality of Darius Milhaud's "Scaramouche" and Duo Concertant. The album also includes Carl Nielsen's Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, performed with orchestral accompaniment.
Dimitri Ashkenazy's masterful playing brings each piece to life, highlighting the unique character and emotional depth of the music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a delightful journey through the French clarinet repertoire. The careful selection of pieces and Ashkenazy's impeccable technique make this album a standout in the world of chamber music.
Tracks
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Fp 184 (1962): Allegro TristamenteFrancis Poulenc, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Fp 184 (1962): Romanza. Très CalmeFrancis Poulenc, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Fp 184 (1962): Allegro Con FucoFrancis Poulenc, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Première Rhapsodie, L 116Claude Debussy, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 167 (1921): AllegrettoCamille Saint-Saëns, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 167 (1921): Allegro AnimatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 167 (1921): LentoCamille Saint-Saëns, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-Flat Major, Op. 167 (1921): Molto AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Duo Concertant for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 351 (1956)Darius Milhaud, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
"Scaramouche" Op. 165D (193) (Version for Clarinet and Piano): VifDarius Milhaud, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
"Scaramouche" Op. 165D (193) (Version for Clarinet and Piano): ModéréDarius Milhaud, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
"Scaramouche" Op. 165D (193) (Version for Clarinet and Piano): BrazileiraDarius Milhaud, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Yvonne Lang
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra: Allegro ModeratoEugène Bozza, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Jonathan Nott
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra: AndantinoEugène Bozza, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Jonathan Nott
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra: VifEugène Bozza, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Jonathan Nott
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