Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra (Bruch)

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The Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 88, by Max Bruch was composed in 1911 for his son, Max Felix Bruch, and received its first performance in 1912, with Willy Hess (viola) and Max Felix Bruch (clarinet) as the soloists. It consists of three movements:

  1. Andante con moto
  2. Allegro moderato
  3. Allegro molto

A typical performance lasts approximately 20 minutes.


[edit] Recommended Recordings

  • Bruch: Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra; Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano; Schumann: Marchenzahlungen / Tomasso Placidi (cond.), Steven Kanoff, Paul Coletti, Hanover Radio Philharmonic / 2005 / Asv Living Era
  • The Clarinet in Concert / Alun Francis (cond.), Thea King, Nobuko Imai, London Symphony Orchestra / 1997 / Hyperion


[edit] References

http://www.wooster.edu/music/twood/bruchcatalog.html#88

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Concertos by Max Bruch
Violin concertos
Other concertos

Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 88
Other works for violin and orchestra

Romance in A minor, Op. 42 · Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 · Serenade in A minor, Op. 75
Works for cello and orchestra
List of compositions by Max Bruch