The clarinet, cello, and piano have a very large compass, and the clarinet can play incredibly rapid sequences of notes, embracing styles like jazz and klezmer music.
Performer Biography
The performers, Daniel Ottensamer (clarinettist), Stephan Koncz (violoncellist), and Christoph Traxler (pianist), have been performing together for fifteen years.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "The Clarinet Trio: A Journey Through Time" and explores the niche genre of the clarinet trio.
Historical Context
The album's journey frequently returns to the musical tradition of Vienna, with composers often borrowing from Viennese dances or referencing the Viennese schools of Beethoven and Brahms.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composers are fond of the clarinet trio combination because the instruments offer an incredible number of musical possibilities and wide-ranging sonorities.
Interpretation
The performers decided to include only original compositions for their specific ensemble, avoiding arrangements.
Recording & Production
The project grew during the first coronavirus lockdown, allowing the musicians to delve deeply into the repertoire for clarinet trio.
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