Tag: Gervase de Peyer
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Spohr: Octet; Clarinet Concerto No. 1; Nonet
(Clarinet) “Spohr’s is really the more satisfying. It has a very beautiful Adagio, and has a sense of musical direction which is often lacking in this gifted composer. And for those who want good music … there is the really excellent and sombre scherzo.” (Octet) “I think you will find the Spohr quite as interesting…
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Weber: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Gran Quintetto
(Conc.1) “The F minor Concerto produces a warm, musical tone while the playing, both on the part of the soloist and the orchestra, is very good -Glazer is refreshingly free from excessive vibrato and is an expressive player…music and performance alike give genuine pleasure.” (Conc.2 & Quintetto): Weber’s clarinet music is a great favourite with…
