Ognjen Popović, the clarinetist on this album, has been the principal clarinetist of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra since 2002 and a professor at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade since 2010.
Performer Biography
Mirjana Rajić, the pianist on this album, studied with the legendary Russian pianist Lazar Berman and has won prizes at various international piano competitions.
Composer Biography
Iwan Müller, a well-known virtuoso from the 18th and 19th centuries, was responsible for innovations in instrument making and the development of repertoire for the clarinet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The limited repertoire for clarinet and piano inspired Ognjen Popović, one of the performers on this album, to compose new works himself.
Instruments
The clarinet experienced its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries, during which time the instrument and its playing technique developed considerably.
Interpretation
The performers, Mirjana Rajić and Ognjen Popović, chose a repertoire for this album that has often been neglected compared to works by more famous masters, aiming to bring these deserving pieces to a wider audience.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Reunion," marks a new beginning for the duo Mirjana Rajić (piano) and Ognjen Popović (clarinet), who reconnected musically after going their separate ways for many years.
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