Description
Following our edition of the Grand Concerto in F minor, op. 5 (HN 1209), we are expanding our series of Crusell's clarinet concertos to include the one in B-flat major, op. 11. The Swedish composer was himself a renowned clarinet virtuoso, and these concertos were essentially written for his own performance.
While technically very demanding, the Concerto in B-flat major avoids being overly virtuosic, instead captivating us with its melodic ingenuity. This work is a welcome addition to our early Romantic repertoire for the clarinet.
Nicolai Pfeffer has provided an exemplary edition, consulting the sole surviving source - the 1829 first edition. Johannes Umbreit's piano reduction fits the hands wonderfully, complementing the solo part.
