Crusell was an important figure in the development of clarinet repertoire but, despite both the sheer volume of his works for the instrument and their attractively melodic style, he has remained on the margins of public awareness. Bernhard crusell three quartets for clarinet and strings. There are three known clarinet concertos by crusell. In particular, the wealth of articulation steers the period player in the right direction.
Clarinet concertos by bernhard henrik crusell on spotify. Crusell was a finnish composer and virtuoso clarinettist, whose clarinet concertos, written at the beginning of the last century 1811, 1816 and 1829 information not given in the notes have kept his name alive. Gcd 920609 eric hoeprich, clarinets members of the london haydn quartet. Jan 01, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from crusell, b. Bernhard henrik crusell 1775 1838 was one of the greatest clarinet virtuosi performing at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 was a swedish finnish clarinetist. Well, not many people have heard of bernard henrik crusell, but he wrote three clarinet concertos. Explore releases from bernhard henrik crusell at discogs. That occasion was the first time she had played a concerto with a full symphony orchestra, and her special affection for the piece, her total joy in each of the three movements, comes over vividly in this performance.
Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. That said, this clarinet concerto is one of the best works created in such a manner. Finnish clarinetist and composer who was born on 15 october 1775 and died on 28 july 1838. Print and download clarinet concerto in eb major, op.
Crusell s three clarinet concertos have served as an inspiration for many period clarinet players. Clarinet concertos, an album by bernhard henrik crusell on spotify. Clarinet concertos, an album by bernhard henrik crusell on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Crusells works neednt shy from a comparison with webers and spohrs clarinet output. Crusell s own favourite was the protoromantic f minor concerto almost certainly his most mature, despite its opus number, and. Title slide of crusell clarinet concerto slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. We also archive music for all the wind instruments, cello and string ensembles.
Although the sleeve notes fail to mention this, these crusell concertos are the first recordings using period instruments i. As a skilled player of that instrument, crusell sought to expand its repertory at a time during which fellow players were capitalizing on the advances made in instrument design. Bernhard crusell 17751838 was born in finland in the largely swedish speaking town of nystad uusikaupunki in finnish despite his talent, his parents discouraged his interest in music, although he managed to teach himself to play the clarinet by ear. Some finns apparently take him for the most important finnish composer prior to jean sibelius 1865 1957. Weston published by universal edition bernhard henrik crusell. Crusell concerto for clarinet sheet music, music books. Crusell was a finnish composer and virtuoso clarinettist, whose clarinet concertos, written at the beginning of the last century 1811, 1816 and 1829 information. Jul 30, 2011 title slide of crusell clarinet concerto slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Bernhard henrik crusell 17751838 dame thea king clarinet, london symphony orchestra, alun francis. Bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 name in other languages. Bernhard crusell,clarinet,clarinete,clariperu,free,gratis,partitura no comments. Too limited a scope to be considered among the firstrank composers, bernhard henrik crusell nonetheless is highly regarded by clarinetists for the elegant and musically satisfying works he composed for the clarinet. Catherine manson, violin john crockatt, viola jonathan manson, cello. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming.
Crusell clarinet concertos, an album by antony pay, orchestra of the age of enlightenment on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Clarinet concerto no 1 in e flat major, op 1 crusell. It was this crusell grand concerto which emma johnson played when she won the bbc young musician of the year competition in 1984. The concerto ends with an alla polacca movement, its varied rhythmic figuration again characteristic of clarinet writing of the period, of the work of spohr and of weber, although it is crusell.
Crusell clarinet concertos by antony pay on spotify. Like webers works, crusell s have managed to stay in the clarinet concerto repertoire despite the low profile of their creator and the fact that they came from a period of relative upheaval for the clarinet. In concert as well as on disc he covers a wide spectrum of styles and periods, from kalevi aho and. The clarinet institute provides free sheet music downloads to clarinet players all over the world. The 2015 publication of an urtext editions by henle verlag hn 1210 ed. Bernhard henrik crusell 17751838 was one of those composers who were primarily great instrumentalists and composed mostly to provide himself with concert repertory.
He composed pieces, including concertos and chamber works, not only for his own use, but also for other wind. Bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 was a swedishfinnish clarinetist, composer and translator, the most significant and internationally bestknown finnishborn classical composer and indeed, the outstanding finnish composer before sibelius. While not the best of classical concertos ever written, these three, particularly the 2nd concerto in f minor, have a lot to recommend them. Bernhard henrik crusell is not exactly a household name, even among serious aficionados of classical music. These are videos of myself playing famous songs on the clarinet. Henles urtext edition of the fminor concerto marks the beginning of a new publication series of all three clarinet concertos by crusell which has been entrusted to the editor and clarinettist nicolai pfeffer. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 was a swedishfinnish clarinetist, composer and translator, the most significant and internationally bestknown finnishborn classical. Jan 23, 2015 bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 was a swedishfinnish clarinetist, composer and translator, the most significant and internationally bestknown finnishborn classical. His compositions arent up to mozarts standards, but few composers concertos are.
Artie shaw clarinet concerto performed by the ortnerroberts duo by susanne ortner. Like webers works, crusells have managed to stay in the clarinet concerto repertoire despite the low profile of their creator and the fact that they came from a period of relative upheaval for the clarinet. Aho and christopher rouse, to carl nielsen, brahms, schumann and, of course, mozart. Crusells own favourite was the protoromantic f minor concerto almost certainly his most mature, despite its opus number, and. Clarinet concerto no 1 in e flat major, op 1 crusell from. His compositions were of such merit that they are considered today amongst the best that were written at that time. Clarinet quartet no 3 in d major op 7 the last quartet is the only work apart from the aria from ganges beauteous strands written circa 1824 in which crusell used a clarinet in a. Help us to keep these archives alive and thriving with your generous donation.
Bernhard henrik crusell 15 october 1775 28 july 1838 was a swedishfinnish clarinetist. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Twenty years younger than mozart, and outliving him by 35 years, crusell obviously admired the austrian genius in fact, being one of the foremost clarinet players of his time, he introduced mozarts famous and beloved clarinet concerto to swedish audiences. Doctoral recital stony brook university november 24, 2014. The opus numbering follows the leipzig printing sequence, although the actual order of their composition was probably different. In any case, the second clarinet concerto is probably his signature workdramatic, rebelling, and. A picture of crusells grenser clarinet can be found here. The first of crusells three clarinet concertos, the concerto in e flat major, opus 1, dedicated to count gustav trollebonde, is thought to have. Debussy, emma johnson, english chamber orchestra conducted by yan pascal tortelier weber clarinet concerto no. Having only 9 keys, this clarinet is technically inferior when compared to todays clarinets. Antony pay, orchestra of the age of enlightenment weber. Crusell was a swedishfinnish clarinetist, composer and translator. Crusell studied music in stockholm, sweden and lived there for the rest of his adult life.
I may branch out to the piano later once i get good enough i am currently learning how to p. Clarinet concerto no 2 in f minor, op5 bernhard henrik crusell 1775 1838 was one of the greatest clarinet virtuosi performing at the beginning of the nineteenth century. When his three clarinet concertos were published by peters of leipzig they became at once. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bernhard henrik crusell at the discogs marketplace. Bernhard henrik crusell 1775 1838 was one of the greates clarinet virtuosi performing at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Since there are other volumes with symphonies in it, i think it likely its the orchestral score with nothing else. His 2003 recording of mozarts clarinet concerto was an amazing critical and popular. Apart from that, theres a kalmus edition of the orchestral parts, edited by a wolf not sure who this is or what the situation is. Michael collins clarinetconductor, swedish chamber orchestra.
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