The recording uses 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Performer Biography
Michael Collins, the clarinetist on this album, was named "Instrumentalist of the Year" by the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2007 for his role in expanding the clarinet repertoire.
Performer Biography
Michael Collins has commissioned and premiered works by highly regarded contemporary composers, including John Adams, Elliott Carter, and Mark-Anthony Turnage.
Recording & Production
The 96 kHz sample rate used in this recording captures frequencies up to 48 kHz, which is believed to improve the sound of lower frequencies that humans can hear.
Performer Biography
Michael McHale, the pianist, was awarded the Terence Judd / Hallé Award in 2009 and has performed as a soloist with orchestras worldwide.
Album & Artwork
This album, "The Virtuoso Clarinet, Volume 2," features a repertoire primarily from the 20th century, divided between French and American composers.
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