Search - Louis Spohr, Rafael Fruhbeck De Burgos, Stuttgart SWR Radio-Symphony Orchestra :: Spohr: Clarinet Concertos 2 & 3

Perfection.

John Brawley | Miami | 06/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I don't know what the "deal" is with the guy who reviewed this piece before me, but clearly he has some issues.German clarinettists do not use vibrato. If you don't like it, don't listen to them. Leister's tone is like a laser beam, always perfectly in tune.The interpretation is gorgeous throughout.The facility with which the difficult passages are handled is unreal. He manages to make two concerti which look like exercises sound like beautiful pieces of music.If you like brilliant, virtuoso music in a classic tonal style played the way it was written, you'll love this performance. No other performance of these works even comes close.Michael"

Total mastery of the clarinet

Frederick B. Hendricks | Washington, DC | 04/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Leister's total mastery of the clarinet is dumbfounding. These recordings make a perfect "demo" for the capabilities of the instrument. His intonation, articulation, rhythmic perfection, and breath control are nearly beyond comprehension. The trills are flawless. In addition to the technical perfection, there is a musicality that makes for a pleasurable listening experience."