Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This short work for clarinet and orchestra begins with the allure of a sleepy town in the Midwest. Halfway through, Converse gives the soloist a lively workout in the Allegro con spirito. Written in 1938, the rhapsody was one of the final pieces he composed near the end of his life.
Performed by Robert Alemany (clarinet) and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by JoAnn Falletta
Converse's piece is featured with other works for clarinet by Siegmeister, Dello Joio and more. Available on Albany Records: albanyrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AR&Product_Code=TROY502&Category_Code=a-NR
Paintings by Fred Nold: frednold.com
This short work for clarinet and orchestra begins with the allure of a sleepy town in the Midwest. Halfway through, Converse gives the soloist a lively workout in the Allegro con spirito. Written in 1938, the rhapsody was one of the final pieces he composed near the end of his life.
Performed by Robert Alemany (clarinet) and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by JoAnn Falletta
Converse's piece is featured with other works for clarinet by Siegmeister, Dello Joio and more. Available on Albany Records: albanyrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AR&Product_Code=TROY502&Category_Code=a-NR
Paintings by Fred Nold: frednold.com
