Archduke Rudolph: Works for Clarinet – Chamber Music Treasures Performed by Renowned Soloists (CD)

Product Details

Creative Title

• Title: Archduke Rudolph: Works for Clarinet – Intimate Chamber Masterpieces by a Forgotten Composer
• Format: CD, Album
• UPC: 4990355907870
• Label: Camerata (Catalog No. CM-28339)
• Release Date: 2016
• Genre: Classical, Romantic Chamber Music

Overview

English Overview

Discover the hidden gems of Archduke Rudolph's clarinet works in this captivating CD, featuring intimate and lyrical compositions that blend classical elegance with romantic expressiveness. Performed by clarinetist Peter Schmidl, pianist Tomoko Okada, and cellist Tamás Varga (for the trio), these rarely heard pieces showcase Rudolph's musical talent, influenced by his tutelage under Beethoven. From the playful variations on a Rossini theme to the profound sonata and trio movements, this recording highlights themes of emotion and melody, offering a respectful nod to 19th-century chamber music traditions. With a total runtime of 75:15 minutes, it's an ideal choice for listeners seeking spiritually resonant and culturally enriching classical experiences.

German Overview (Übersicht)

Entdecken Sie die verborgenen Schätze der Klarinettenwerke von Erzherzog Rudolph auf dieser fesselnden CD, die intime und lyrische Kompositionen präsentiert, die klassische Eleganz mit romantischer Ausdrucksstärke verbinden. Gespielt von Klarinettist Peter Schmidl, Pianistin Tomoko Okada und Cellist Tamás Varga (für das Trio), zeigen diese selten gehörten Stücke Rudolphs musikalisches Talent, beeinflusst durch seine Lehre bei Beethoven. Von den spielerischen Variationen über ein Rossini-Thema bis zu den tiefgründigen Sonaten- und Triobewegungen heben diese Aufnahmen Themen von Emotion und Melodie hervor und ehren respektvoll die Traditionen der Kammermusik des 19. Jahrhunderts. Mit einer Gesamtlaufzeit von 75:15 Minuten ist es eine ideale Wahl für Zuhörer, die geistig resonante und kulturell bereichernde klassische Erlebnisse suchen.

Product Features

Format and Compatibility

• Format: Standard CD, compatible with all CD players
• Audio Quality: Stereo recording with high-bit, high-sampling rates (24/192), ensuring excellent sound fidelity and dynamic range
• Total Duration: 75:15 minutes

Performance Details

• Performers:
  • Peter Schmidl – Clarinet
  • Tomoko Okada – Piano (on a Fazioli F278 grand piano)
  • Tamás Varga – Cello (for tracks 5-7)
• Recording Information: Captured in Complesso Museale di Santa Croce, Umbertide, Italy, in May 2015 (tracks 1-4) and June 2016 (tracks 5-7)

Production Credits

• Production: Directed by Camerata Tokyo Inc., with artistic oversight; manufactured and printed in Austria
• Additional Features: Phonographic and copyright held by Camerata Tokyo Inc., with international representation by Zappöl Music

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Beethoven's Influence: Archduke Rudolph, a pupil and patron of Ludwig van Beethoven, incorporated elements of Beethoven's style into his compositions, such as structural depth and emotional expressiveness, making his works a bridge between classical and romantic periods.
• Rarity of the Repertoire: As an amateur composer and cardinal, Rudolph's clarinet pieces are rarely performed, with this album bringing attention to his neglected catalog, which includes influences from contemporaries like Rossini, as noted in the variations theme.
• Historical Context: Rudolph's life as a clergyman and musician added a layer of spiritual depth to his music, reflecting the cultural milieu of early 19th-century Vienna, where he composed works that resonate with themes of faith and personal expression.
• Performance Insights: Peter Schmidl's interpretation highlights the clarinet's lyrical voice, complemented by the sensitive playing of Tomoko Okada and Tamás Varga, showcasing the intimate dialogue typical of chamber music settings.

German Interesting Facts (Interessante Fakten)

• Beethoven-Einfluss: Erzherzog Rudolph, als Schüler und Förderer von Ludwig van Beethoven, integrierte Elemente von Beethovens Stil in seine Kompositionen, wie strukturelle Tiefe und emotionale Ausdrucksstärke, und schuf so eine Brücke zwischen klassischer und romantischer Periode.
• Seltenheit des Repertoires: Als Amateurkomponist und Kardinal sind Rudolphs Klarinettenwerke selten aufgeführt, und dieses Album lenkt die Aufmerksamkeit auf seinen vernachlässigten Katalog, der Einflüsse von Zeitgenossen wie Rossini einschließt, wie im Variationenthema zu sehen.
• Historischer Kontext: Rudolphs Leben als Geistlicher und Musiker verlieh seiner Musik eine schicht tiefer geistiger Tiefe, die den kulturellen Kontext des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts in Wien widerspiegelt, wo er Werke komponierte, die Themen von Glaube und persönlichem Ausdruck aufgreifen.
• Aufführungseinsichten: Die Interpretation von Peter Schmidl hebt die lyrische Stimme der Klarinette hervor, ergänzt durch das sensible Spiel von Tomoko Okada und Tamás Varga, und unterstreicht den intimen Dialog, der typisch für Kammermusiksettings ist.

Track Listing

1. Variations on a Theme by Rossini for Clarinet and Piano – 26:02
2. Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
   • I. Allegro moderato – 9:28
   • II. Tempo di Menuetto – 6:18
   • III. Adagio – 13:17
3. Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano in B-flat major
   • I. Allegro moderato – 9:45
   • II. Scherzo: Allegretto – 4:44
   • III. Larghetto (Theme from the Octet by Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia) – 5:36

Total Time: 75:15 minutes

Publishers

• Published by: Camerata Tokyo Inc.
• License and Distribution: Licensed by Camerata Tokyo; internationally represented by Zappöl Music (www.zappelmusic.com); contact info@camerata.co.jp for more details
• Recording and Production: ©2016 & ℗2016/2015 Camerata Tokyo Inc.; manufactured and printed in Austria

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