The Duet-Concertino is one of those lyrical,
bittersweet scores from Strauss's Indian summer.
Laurence Perkins argues that behind the notes lies
a hitherto little-known programme—whence the
album's title—and that this misunderstood work
has good claims to be regarded as Strauss's final
tone poem.
STRAUSS Duet-Concertino TrV293 [21'47]
SARAH WATTS clarinet, LAURENCE PERKINS bassoon
ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA / SIAN EDWARDS
1 Allegro moderato [6'52] –
2 Andante [3'52] –
3 Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo [11'03]
BEETHOVEN Trio in E flat major Op 38 [39'12]
SARAH WATTS clarinet, LAURENCE PERKINS bassoon
MARTIN ROSCOE piano
4 Adagio – Allegro con brio [10'12]
5 Adagio cantabile [7'26]
6 Tempo di menuetto [3'26]
7 Tema con variazioni: Andante [7'20]
8 Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace [3'06]
9 Andante con moto alla marcia – Presto [7'42]
GLINKA Trio pathetique in D minor [15'08]
SARAH WATTS clarinet, LAURENCE PERKINS bassoon
MARTIN ROSCOE piano
11 Allegro moderato [4'56]
12 Scherzo: Vivacissimo [3'15]
13 Largo [4'47]
14 Allegro con spirito [2'10] |
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