Clarinet Sonatas

Album by Johannes Brahms & Clifford Benson & Dame Thea King

The Clarinet Sonatas are a set of two chamber sonatas by Johannes Brahms, composed in 1894. These late-Romantic works blend lyrical, autumnal melodies with rich harmonic language and prominent use of the clarinet's warm timbre, reflecting Brahms's late-period interest in wind instruments and forming part of his final compositional output.
First released: April 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Clarinet Sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: I. Allegro appassionato
    7:45
  2. 2.
    Clarinet Sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: II. Andante un poco adagio
    5:02
  3. 3.
    Clarinet Sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: III. Allegretto grazioso
    4:24
  4. 4.
    Clarinet Sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1: IV. Vivace
    5:15
  5. 5.
    Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: I. Allegro amabile
    8:12
  6. 6.
    Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: II. Allegro appassionato
    5:20
  7. 7.
    Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major, op. 120 no. 2: III. Andante con moto - Allegro
    7:30

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