The clarinet is one of the youngest instruments in music history, with its technical and musical development beginning in the mid-18th century.
Performer Biography
Peter Schmidl, the clarinetist on this album, is the Principal Clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed as a soloist with many renowned conductors.
Instruments
The basset-horn, played by Pierre Pichler on this recording, is a now rare instrument developed in Germany in the mid-18th century, known for its mysteriously heavy color.
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The clarinet's exceptional range, compared to other woodwind instruments, is achieved by overblowing by twelve notes instead of an octave.
Performer Biography
Madoka Inui, the pianist, has focused on chamber music since 1997, collaborating with members of the Vienna Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production with ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) and The Herbert von Karajan Centrum.
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The clarinet's cylindrical bore and single reed contribute to its pure sound and expressive capabilities, allowing for a wide range of emotions.
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