Mozart Clarinet Quintet, Weber Clarinet Quintet : Julian Bliss(Cl)Carducci String Quartet

Julian Bliss joins the Carducci String Quartet in performances of two seminal works Webers Clarinet Quintet in B flat Major, Op. 34 and Mozarts Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581. Both Mozart and Weber were inspired by the artisty of performers of their day (Anton Stadler in Mozarts case, and Heinrich Baermann in Webers). Their technical prowess, tonal quality and imaginative range allowed each composer to expand the clarinet repertoire with these works, which remain pre-eminent in the genre. This is the second recording collaboration between Bliss and the Carducci String Quartet, following the 2016 release of David Bruces Gumboots and Brahmss Clarinet Quintet: Heres a double delight. First, an engaging new work which deserves a place in the chamber repertory; second, a passionate account of Brahmss Clarinet Quintet which can hold its head high against starrier competitionBliss is in his elementfor forthright Brahms and a toe-tapping new work, this is strongly recommended. (Gramophone)