David Shifrin, clarinet, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Delos) These sparkling, unfailingly musical performances show David Shifrin as one of the most accomplished and engaging clarinetists.

Arguably one of Mozart’s most recognisable, Symphony No. 40 is mysterious in both sound and origin. Little is known about Mozart’s last three symphonies. His G minor Symphony was performed twice in ...

Whatever you do, do not believe that 18th Century clarinet music begins and ends with Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622. An unsurpassable piece of music, to be sure, but Mozart laid the ...

Of the three works here only Weber's Clarinet Quintet is, by any stretch of imagination, a repertory piece and that's because clarinettists relish the virtuoso opportunities it provides. Technically ...

PLEASANT HILL — A quirk of fate powered-up the orchestra-like sound of Karen Weber’s Clarinet Fusion ensemble, growing from four to eight players and expanding the group’s instrumental performance.

Two of the works here were written by men in their late 20s. American clarinettist Jon Manasse and his partners delight in the extroversion of the young Beethoven, bringing an almost giddy enthusiasm ...

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Jean Johnson, Clarinet Steven Osborne, Piano (3) Romanzen Jean Johnson, Clarinet Steven Osborne, Piano (3) Romances Jean Johnson, Clarinet Steven Osborne, Piano Grand duo ...

Sabine Meyer is back with a concerto by Carl Maria von Weber. It's his Clarinet Concerto No. 2. She performs with the Suisse Romand Orchestra in Geneva, conducted by Jerzy Semkov.

PLEASANT HILL — A quirk of fate powered-up the orchestra-like sound of Karen Weber’s Clarinet Fusion ensemble, growing from four to eight players and expanding the group’s instrumental performance.