Thomas Friedli - Franz Krommer: Clarinet Concertos (1986)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 01:10:12 | 402 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Claves | Catalog: 50-8602
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 01:10:12 | 402 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Claves | Catalog: 50-8602
Franz Krommer was Czech by birth but spent the major part of his career in Vienna; he was the last official court composer in the Habsburg court. A violinist, Krommer wrote mostly orchestral and chamber music, including at least six dozen string quartets. Born less than four years after Mozart, he outlived Beethoven, but his style is firmly based in the 18th century. The Clarinet Concerto, op. 36, was composed almost exactly midway between those of Mozart and Weber; a fairly ambitious work, it features a large orchestra including trumpets and timpani. It is certainly a virtuoso showpiece, but well written for the instrument; everything fits well under the fingers.