Hindemith, P.: Quartet for Clarinet and Piano Trio / Clarinet Sonata / 3 Leichte Stucke / Clarinet Quintet

Featuring

Lars Wouters van den Oudenweijer
Annette von Hehn
Frank S. Dodge
Ya-Fei Chuang
Elisabeth Glass
Hartmut Rohde

Spectrum Concerts Berlin
Paul Hindemith

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Instruments

Elisabeth Glass, a violinist on this recording, plays a 1996 violin made by German luthier Christoph Götting, who works in London.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Hindemith planned to compose a sonata with piano accompaniment for each instrument in the orchestra, aiming to fill a gap in traditional music literature for wind instruments.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Hindemith believed that fostering top musical talent involved both basic technique and developing well-rounded individuals, and he saw pedagogical compositions as crucial for introducing people to contemporary art.

Historical Context

Hindemith and his works came under increasing attack by the National Socialists starting in April 1933, despite Wilhelm Furtwängler's efforts to defend him.

Composition History

Hindemith was officially tasked with establishing a German-style music academy in Ankara, Turkey, a project that lasted until 1937.

Composer Biography

Paul Hindemith, a composer, performing artist, and educator, made significant contributions to musical life in Germany, particularly in Berlin.

Performer Biography

Spectrum Concerts Berlin, founded by American cellist Frank Dodge in 1988, is recognized as one of Germany's most significant chamber music ensembles.