Britten, Mathias, Finzi & Cooke: British Clarinet Concertos, Vol. 2
3/25/2018, 14 Tracks, 1:23:03
Featuring
Michael Collins
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Britten
Gerald Finzi
Arnold Cooke
William Mathias
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Instruments
For the Finzi recording, Thuresson CM 402 microphones were used for the main sound, which are hand-built by designer Jörgen Thuresson in Sweden.
Performer Biography
Michael Collins, the soloist and conductor on this album, was awarded an MBE in 2015 for his services to music.
Recording & Production
The 48 kHz sample rate used for this recording can capture frequencies up to 24 kHz, which is higher than the typical human hearing range, to improve the overall sound.
Performer Biography
Michael Collins has premiered works by many highly regarded contemporary composers, including John Adams, Elliott Carter, Brett Dean, and Mark-Anthony Turnage.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 48 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Performer Biography
Michael Collins is also the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia, a position he took up in 2010.
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