Archived performance
About this performance
Program
Bruch 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
Paul Dean* Suite for clarinet and cello – World Premiere
Brahms Trio for clarinet**, cello and piano
*2019 Composer in Residence
**performed on viola
Featuring
Christopher Cartlidge viola
Rachael Tobin cello
Philip Arkinstall clarinet
Laurence Matheson piano
Mairi Nicholson presenter
About the performance
Indulge in an intimate performance featuring some of the MSO’s finest players.
A friend of Brahms, writing to the composer about his Clarinet Trio, remarked “It is as if the instruments were in love with each other.” In this version, the viola takes the clarinet’s part, as it engages in effortless conversation with the cello and piano.
Best known for his works inspired by Hebrew and Scottish melodies, Max Bruch, occupying a similar aesthetic world to Brahms, composed his Eight Pieces for his clarinettist son.
Plus, you’ll hear the world premiere of MSO Composer in Residence Paul Dean’s newest work for chamber ensemble.
Running time
1 hour and 20 minutes.
Pictured: Christopher Cartlidge | Image credit: Hugh Peachey
