Francaix/ Beltramini/ Lombard - Clarinet ConcertosA unique pairing on record of 20th century clarinet concertos, full of musical laughter and mischief. As principal clarinet of the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana based in Lugano, Paolo Beltramini may be seen on many films of the orchestra in action such as a beautifully shaded set of the Brahms symphonies filmed by Sony and conducted by Markus Poschner. Beltramini shines in Brahms's slow movements with many solos of doleful and consoling ease. For

The performers of this splendid album - violinist Elmira Darvarova

Russia has bombed rows and rows of Ukrainian towns and villages and destroyed the largest aircraft in the world in the very first month of the war - this too bore the name "Mrija"

Dowland/ Schachtner - Clear & Cloudy

if not already commissioned

Dave Johnson

The singles 'Early In The Morning' and 'Outstanding' were #1 Billboard R&B chart hits

it is Wilhelm Stenhammar - incidentally a personal friend of both these towering figures in Nordic music

including "After Midnight"

Guest artists include producer

Zack de la Rocha

From Billericay

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