Weber ~ Clarinet Concertos

[Solitary Wanderer]

I'm interested to explore these works.

Any suggestions for an outstanding performance would be appreciated...Ottensamer, Meyer, Neidich?

[Bulldog]

I'm partial to Janet Hilton on Chandos.  It's a 2 for 1 item also having the Clarinet Concertino, Clarinet Quintet, Silvana Variations and Grand Duo Concertante.  That's a great deal of music for no more than $15, all superbly performed.

[SonicMan46]

Chris - plenty of options available, and many at 'bargain' prices! 

The 2-CD set suggested by Don looks quite good - may add to my 'wish list' -   

I have another inexpensive set on Virgin; 2 discs split between the Weber & Crusell Clarinet Concertos w/ Antony Pay on a 'period instrument' + the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - not sure if you want a period performance or a modern clarinet, but just another consideration.   

Good luck in your selection(s) - Dave

[MichaelRabin]

Try Kriikku on Ondine. Wonderful - even better than Sabine Meyer IMHO.

[Herman]

You are aware, of course, that Weber's music was actually written by the elusive Mr. Luchesi, who authored most of Mozart's & Haydn's work, and the non-deaf half of Beethoven's oeuvre? Hell, some people have checked the watermarks and have conclusive evidence even Stravinsky's pre-serial work was written by Luchesi.

[SonicMan46]

Try Kriikku on Ondine. Wonderful - even better than Sabine Meyer IMHO.

Thanks for the recommendation above; I was thinking of purchasing the Sabine Meyer recording, but you seem to prefer the one above?

Just checked Amazon - there are two different CDs listed, both on Ondine and shown below - I'm assuming the same recordings, but does any one know if one might be a more recent re-mastering and potentially better sound?  Thanks - 

 

[Solitary Wanderer]

Yes, I saw Kriikku live with the NZSO recently and he was outstanding.

Maybe this one is worth getting... 

[Bulldog]

Thanks for the recommendation above; I was thinking of purchasing the Sabine Meyer recording, but you seem to prefer the one above?

Just checked Amazon - there are two different CDs listed, both on Ondine and shown below - I'm assuming the same recordings, but does any one know if one might be a more recent re-mastering and potentially better sound?  Thanks - 

 

Only the Clarinet Quintet is common to both discs, so there's more Weber on the blue/red disc.  I have no idea concerning the relative sound quality, but only the all-Weber disc remains in print.

[MichaelRabin]

I have the left CD of Kriikku. It is livelier and more buoyant than the S Meyer (which I have Herbert Blomstedt's autograph on it!).

No regrets on buying the Kriikku for me. Enjoy!

[SonicMan46]

Thanks Don & MR - my fault - did not even look closely @ the works on those two discs - I'm interested in the Weber works, so will put that one on my wish list; I have all on two different discs, but another performance will be of interest - Dave 

[MichaelRabin]

I re-checked my 2 CDs of Kriikku and Meyer. I prefer the former by a mile.