Andreas Ottensamer, the clarinetist, aims to sustain the lyrical character of technical passages in Spohr's concerto, drawing on a string player's approach.
Compositional Technique
Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto has an unconventional structure, featuring two movements linked by a central cadenza, and delicate scoring for string orchestra, harp, and piano.
Instruments
Andreas Ottensamer plays a Viennese clarinet, which has a wider bore than the related German-system instrument, producing a particularly dark, expansive, and warm tone.
Composer Biography
Amy Beach, whose Berceuse is featured, was the first significant female American composer, establishing her reputation with large-scale works in the late 19th century.
Recording & Production
The three new arrangements on this album were created by Stephan Koncz, a childhood friend of Andreas Ottensamer and a cellist with the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Interpretation
Clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer chose these pieces to showcase the clarinet's full expressive range, extending beyond standard repertoire with arrangements.
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