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Danish music with Danish spirit

Paul Reynolds | Kansas City, MO | 12/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't have a lot to compare by on the flute and violin concerti, but as a clarinet player who has heard a lot of recordings of the clarinet concerto, none can compare to Mr. Thomsen's recording of the clarinet concerto. It's full of the necessary "piss and vinegar" spirit that this concerto demands, with the tenderness that slow moments require, as well. Going on knowledge of how Mr. Nielsen's music is to be performed, all of the soloists do a fabulous job of playing this exceedingly difficult music. The Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra also provides a fine, spirited accompaniment to these solo pieces. For authenticity of style, I can't recommend a better recording. And for all those clarinetists out there, do yourself a favor and AVOID Drucker's recording in favor of this. He has no emotion!"

AMAZING clarinet concerto

Janine Prickett | 04/23/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is by far, the best and most authentic recording available of Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto. It is full of passion and intensity, the things most important in this piece. If you don't get goosebumps from listening, you should check your pulse. I second the other review in saying stay away from the Drucker recording. While it shows his incredible virtuosity, it is completely ignorant of the Danish spirit and passion."