Johann Stamitz - Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat major, IJS.2

[@martinrcontreras876]

Thanks for sharing. I have already listened to his music, still It is always beautiful for my soul and mind to listen to him

[@budimirzvolanek6234]

One of the earliest clarinet concertos by the Bohemian composer Johann Stamitz is an example of the rococco elegance style transitioning from baroque to classical. Still a staple of clarinet repertoire even today, having several challenging technical passages througout which the clarinetist herein executes flawlessly on an early clarinet with only few keys using cross fingerings (which I detect hearing the tones, having performed this concerto myself on such a clarinet). The recording itself sounds like the clarinetist was standing distant from the microphone, burried by the orchestra. I prefer the soloist more exposed as if listening from the 1st row of the audience. Otherwise an enjoyable recording, thank you for posting it!

Very elegant!

[@iks.7048]

From none other than one of the founding figures of the entire Classical era!

[@NFStopsnuf]

Always nice to hear the physical keys of a clarinet recording.

[@iks.7048]

I mean, I'm pretty sure that's just the sound of the fingers, since period clarinets had minimal keys.

[@NFStopsnuf]

@@iks.7048 I would assume a combination since the A and E keys should still be present, but I’m not so sure with this performance.

[@iks.7048]

@@NFStopsnuf After re-listening to some solo parts, it does sound a lot like keys.

[@asaadnaeem4121]

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