| All Artists: Johannes Brahms, Ferenc Bognar Title: Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas and Trio Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Nimbus Records Original Release Date: 1/1/1999 Re-Release Date: 5/18/1999 Genre: Classical Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Reeds & Winds Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 710357560026, 071035756002 |
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CD ReviewsA clarinetist reviews Joel Schekman | Los Angeles | 03/24/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Karl Leister is a clarinetist's clarinetist- and this is some of his best playing. His playing is not only a great example of the German clarinet sound but also the clarinet sound in general-a warm, dark, pure sound. Although Stoltzman is an innovator and a one-of-a-kind musician, Leister on the other hand is someone who exemplifies a "school" of clarinet playing- one that other people can follow and work with and produce their own unique sound within a certain framework (In no way would I elect Stoltzman as a representative of the "American" school of playing- most American clarinetists in fact do not sound like him). It is this reason why I would chose, as a clarinetist and musician, a Leister interpretation over a Stoltzman interpretation any day. For those who complain that this type of playing lacks emotion and passion I would say stick around and keep listening- your tastes may change!" Best interpretation! Donald G. Hite III | 08/26/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "No showy movements that are popular among American clarinettists. If you prefer Americanized Brahms, this disc is obviously not recommendable, but you like genuine Brahms in the European style, this is one of the best CDs which I have ever heard." Interpretations Lacking in Depth John Marco | New York, NY United States | 07/23/2001 (2 out of 5 stars) "In Karl Leister we have the polar opposite of Richard Stoltzman. Stoltzman's phrasing is unenduringly cloying. Leister's will cure insomnia. Leister is an expert clarinetist. (How else could he have been first desk of the Berlin Philharmonic?) However, when he plays solo and chamber repertoire, he demonstrates little zest or imagination. The late works of Brahms call for a penetrating musicianship that is lacking in these interpretations."
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