Heinrich & Carl Baermann: Music for Clarinet and Piano

Featuring

Dario Zingales
Florian Podgoreanu
Heinrich Joseph Baermann
Carl Baermann

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Instruments

Carl Baermann contributed to the organological development of the clarinet, creating an 18-key instrument that was later used by Richard Mühfeld, a friend of Brahms.

Composition History

Felix Mendelssohn dedicated two Konzerstücke (Opp. 113 and 114) for clarinet, basset horn, and piano to Heinrich Baermann, reportedly paid for with a pudding.

Composition History

Carl Maria von Weber composed almost five of his six works for clarinet specifically for Heinrich Baermann, including the Concertino No.26 and Concertos Op.73 and Op.74.

Compositional Technique

Carl Baermann transcribed six songs by Franz Schubert for clarinet and piano, noting their suitability due to the clarinet's tone-color qualities and ability to imitate the human voice.

Recording & Production

This album features several first recordings of works by Heinrich and Carl Baermann, including the Notturno in F minor and Air Varié Op.12 No.2.

Performer Biography

Dario Zingales, the clarinetist on this album, has performed with prestigious orchestras such as the Luigi Cherubini Orchestra under Riccardo Muti and the Philharmonie der Nationen.