Search - Richard Stoltzman; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; English Chamber Orchestra :: Mozart: Clarinet Concerto - Clarinet Quintet

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Giordano Bruno | Wherever I am, I am. | 04/12/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mozart's clarinet concerto belongs in a circle of heaven shared only with his clarinet quintet, and I say that even though I'm not a clarinetist. I came looking for a performance of the quintet which seems not to be listed, but I found this CD instead, which I've heard at a friend's house.Stoltzman plays with lots of humanity but no surprising technical insights. This is a good performance of such great music that you can't go wrong, especially with both masterpieces on one disk for less than $8.00"

Motzart & Stoltzman

J. Nowlin | Texas | 07/02/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I think this recording which has been around for awhile is still one of the best of the Motzart Concerto. K622. Not everyone will agree with Mr. Stoltzmans' ornamentation which is at times a more modern take than a period one. Patterns that should fall on the beat don't always and trills start on lower rather than upper notes. Minutia really....with his great artistry and beautiful tone the spirit of Mozart abounds! The slow movement in particular is just luscious. The orchestra is really not up to Mr. Stolzmans' high standards and the recording doesn't have the fidelity one hopes for. It is very top heavy and the strings are often harsh sounding. The Quintet has fine ensemble and is better recorded. All in all this is a must for clarinet and Motzart fans."

Bravo

Rose M. Brostic | Bryson City, NC | 04/03/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this CD because our community orchestra is performing the Mozart clarinet concerto which is the first one on the CD. I use it as a practice forum and I play 2nd violin in the orchestra. Very well done CD, such smooth clear playing. Such a pleasure to listen to it."