Discover the captivating artistry of Thea King in her 1987 album "Lutosławski, Blake & Seiber: Clarinet Concertos," a masterful collection of chamber music that showcases her virtuosity and the English Chamber Orchestra's exquisite accompaniment. This album, released on Hyperion, features a diverse range of compositions, including Witold Lutosławski's Dance Preludes and Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra, Howard Blake's Clarinet Concerto, and Mátyás Seiber's contributions. Each piece is a testament to the composers' ingenuity and King's exceptional skill, with tracks like "Allegro molto" and "Vivace" demonstrating her dynamic range and technical prowess. Recorded in prestigious locations such as Westminster and Canterbury Cathedrals, and King's College, the album offers a rich, immersive listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance that will leave you inspired and enthralled.
Tracks
Dance Preludes: I. Allegro moltoWitold Lutosławski, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Litton
Dance Preludes: II. AndantinoWitold Lutosławski, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Litton
Dance Preludes: III. Allegro giocosoWitold Lutosławski, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King, Andrew Litton
Dance Preludes: IV. AndanteWitold Lutosławski, Andrew Litton, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra
Dance Preludes: V. Allegro moltoWitold Lutosławski, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King, Andrew Litton
Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra: I. Toccata. AllegroMátyás Seiber, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King, Andrew Litton
Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra: II. Variazioni semplici. AndanteMátyás Seiber, Andrew Litton, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King
Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra: III. Scherzo. AllegroMátyás Seiber, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Litton
Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra: IV. Recitativo. Introduzione. RubatoMátyás Seiber, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King, Andrew Litton
Concertino for Clarinet and String Orchestra: V. Finale. AllegroMátyás Seiber, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Andrew Litton
Clarinet Concerto: I. Invocation. Recitativo – Moderato, molto decisoHoward Blake, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra
Clarinet Concerto: II. Ceremony. Recitativo – Lento seriosoHoward Blake, English Chamber Orchestra, Thea King
Clarinet Concerto: III. Round Dance. VivaceHoward Blake, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra
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