Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical chamber music with Sabine Meyer's exquisite album, "Weber, Mendelssohn, Bärmann: Chamber Music for Clarinet." Released in 2002 under Warner Classics, this collection showcases the virtuosity of Sabine Meyer, accompanied by the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields, conducted by Kenneth Sillito.
The album spans a rich 57 minutes, featuring 13 tracks that blend the timeless compositions of Carl Maria von Weber, Felix Mendelssohn, and Heinrich Joseph Baermann. The centerpiece is Weber's Clarinet Quintet in B flat, Op. 34, a four-movement masterpiece that unfolds with a lively Allegro, a dreamy Fantasia, a spirited Menuetto Capriccio, and a playful Rondo. Mendelssohn's Concert Pieces No. 1 and No. 2 add depth and variety, each consisting of three contrasting movements that highlight the clarinet's expressive range. Baermann's Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 23, rounds out the album with its elegant and dynamic movements, including the beautifully orchestrated Adagio.
Sabine Meyer's masterful clarinet playing, combined with the refined accompaniment of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, brings these works to life with clarity, passion, and technical brilliance. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding listening experience that celebrates the beauty and versatility of the clarinet in chamber music.
Clarinet Quintet in B flat Op. 34: I. AllegroCarl Maria von Weber, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Clarinet Quintet in B flat Op. 34: II. Fantasia - Adagio ma non troppoCarl Maria von Weber, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Clarinet Quintet in B flat Op. 34: III. Menuetto Capriccio - PrestoCarl Maria von Weber, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Clarinet Quintet in B flat Op. 34: IV. Rondo - Allegro giocosoCarl Maria von Weber, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 1 in F Major, Op. 113, MWV Q23: I. Allegro con fuocoFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 1 in F Major, Op. 113, MWV Q23: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 1 in F Major, Op. 113, MWV Q23: III. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24: I. PrestoFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Mendelssohn: Concert Piece No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 114, MWV Q24: III. Allegro graziosoFelix Mendelssohn, Sabine Meyer, Wolfgang Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Baermann: Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo (Version with String Orchestra)Heinrich Joseph Baermann, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Baermann: Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 23: II. Adagio (Version with String Orchestra, Formerly Attributed to Richard Wagner)Heinrich Joseph Baermann, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
Baermann: Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 23: III. Allegro (Version with String Orchestra)Heinrich Joseph Baermann, Sabine Meyer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Kenneth Sillito
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