Search - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra :: Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Clarinet Quintet

Superb interpretation of Mozart

H. D. Edwards | Peachland, NC | 08/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sir Colin Davis, Jack Brymer, The Allegri Quartet, and the LSO perform two of Mozart's later works masterfully. Brymer's technique as a clarinetist is exquisite. Davis' leadership of the LSO is smooth throughout."

4.25 stars- Brymer's best account of the concerto

M. A. Scott | Kansas, USA | 05/23/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Of Brymer's three different versions of the Clarinet Concerto, his phrasing seems to be the best in this particular version. I think the timing of the slow movement at about 7:15 is going a little fast (I like versions to be at about the 8:00 minute mark), but it's not breathlessly fast in the least. This is a recording made in 1964 but it's not bad, just a little dry. If you just want a good Clarinet Concerto you really can't go wrong with this version.

Also, the Clarinet Quintet is even better than the concerto and it's seems to have a little better sound quality too. If it's not the best recorded quintet available it's in the top 5 percent of all available recordings of that work. You definitely won't feel shortchanged if you buy this superb cd."