Patrick Godon, the pianist on this album, made his debut as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2007.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, "Chicago Clarinet Classics," was sparked by a request from Cedille Records mastermind Jim Ginsburg during the COVID pandemic.
Recording & Production
This recording includes world premiere recordings of Leo Sowerby's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Shulamit Ran's Spirit for Solo Clarinet, and Teresa Reilly's The Forgiveness Train for two clarinets.
Performer Biography
John Bruce Yeh is the longest-serving clarinetist in Chicago Symphony Orchestra history, having joined in 1977.
Composer Biography
Alexander Tcherepnin, a Russian-born composer, came from an extraordinarily musical family, including his father Nikolai and sons Serge and Ivan, who were also composers.
Performer Biography
John Bruce Yeh is a prize winner at both the 1982 ARD Munich International Music Competition and the 1985 Naumburg Clarinet Competition.
Recording & Production
The recording also features the premiere recording of Stacy Garrop's Phoenix Rising for Solo Clarinet in its clarinet version.
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