Louis Spohr - Clarinet Concerto Collection @BrilliantClassics

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

German composer, violin virtuoso, and conductor Louis Spohr (1784-1859) was one of the most celebrated musicians of the early Romantic era. His four clarinet concertos, written for the outstanding clarinetist Johann Simon Hermstedt, remain among the finest works in the instrument's repertoire. Combining dazzling virtuosity with lyrical elegance, these concertos showcase the clarinet's expressive range, from operatic cantabile melodies to brilliant technical fireworks.

This collection brings together all four concertos, revealing Spohr's gift for melodic invention and his deep understanding of the clarinet's unique character. From the dramatic intensity of the First Concerto to the Spanish-flavored finale of the Fourth, these works stand as milestones in the development of the Romantic concerto.

Composer: Louis Spohr
Artist: Maria du Toit, Cape Philharmonic Orchestra & Arjan Tien

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Tracklist:
00:00:00 Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 26 I. Adagio - Allegro
00:11:12 Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 26 II Adagio
00:14:33 Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 26 III. Rondo. Vivace
00:20:51 Concerto No. 4 in C Minor I. Allegro vivace
00:32:03 Concerto No. 4 in C Minor II. Larghetto
00:39:12 Concerto No. 4 in C Minor III. Rondo al espagnol
00:46:44 Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 57 I. Allegro
00:58:43 Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 57 II. Adagio
01:04:52 Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 57 III. Rondo alla polacca
01:12:43 Concerto No. 3 in F Minor I. Allegro moderato
01:23:29 Concerto No. 3 in F Minor II. Adagio
01:31:11 Concerto No. 3 in F Minor III. Vivace non troppo

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