Bernstein, Gershwin, Novacek, D'Rivera - American Music for Clarinet & Piano
11/9/2010, 14 Tracks, 56:07
Featuring
Jon Manasse
Jon Nakamatsu
John Novacek
Paquito D'Rivera
Leonard Bernstein
George Gershwin
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Recording & Production
This CD includes the recording premieres of two commissioned works for the duo: John Novacek's Four Rags for Two Jons and Paquito D'Rivera's The Cape Cod Files.
Performer Biography
Jon Manasse, the clarinetist on this album, has served as principal clarinetist for The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Jon Manasse and Jon Nakamatsu are Artistic Directors of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival in Massachusetts.
Performer Biography
Jon Nakamatsu, the pianist on this album, is the Gold Medalist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2009 at The American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City.
Performer Biography
The MANASSE/NAKAMATSU DUO, consisting of clarinetist Jon Manasse and pianist Jon Nakamatsu, became a sought-after ensemble after their highly acclaimed 2004 debut in Boston.
Recording & Production
The album features a Hamburg Steinway Model D 0410 piano, with technical services provided by John Guttman of Pro Piano New York.
