Clarinet Concerto in A major K.622; Clarinet Quintet in A major K.581

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Clarinet Concerto in A major K.622; Clarinet Quintet in A major K.581 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre
  • Country: Austria
  • Length: 1:02:06
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This specific recording pairs two of the Austrian composer's most revered late works for the clarinet. The performances emphasize historical performance practices, bringing a fresh, authentic clarity to the rich melodic interplay between the soloist and the ensemble.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, melodic, instrumental, chamber, strings, virtuosic, classic

Tracklist

  1. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: 2: I. Allegro (12:25)
  2. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: II. Adagio (7:57)
  3. Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: IIII. Rondo. Allegro (9:16)
  4. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: I. Allegro (9:21)
  5. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: II. Larghetto (6:35)
  6. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: III. Menuetto (7:10)
  7. Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: IV. Allegretto con variazioni (9:19)

Credits

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - primary artist, composed by
  • Thea King - primary artist, clarinet [basset clarinet], sleeve notes
  • Jeffrey Tate - primary artist, conductor
  • The Gabrieli String Quartet - primary artist, ensemble
  • Keith Harvey - cello
  • Aelbert Cuyp - illustration [sleeve illustration]
  • Alec Hyatt King - sleeve notes
  • Ian Jewel - viola

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