I have enjoyed earlier recordings by clarinetist Michael Collins. Here is a new collection of lyrical works for his instrument titled
“The Lyrical Clarinet Volume 2”
Tracks on this CD are as follows:
Chausson:
Andante et Allegro (1881)
Debussy:
Petite Pièce pour Clarinette et Piano
Field:
Nocturne No. 2 in C minor
Nocturne No. 5 in B flat major
Nocturne No. 10 in E minor
Françaix:
Tema con variazioni for clarinet & piano
Guastavino:
Sonate pour clarinette et piano
Massenet:
Meditation (from Thaïs)
Ravel:
Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera
Schumann:
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
Performed by Michael Collins (clarinet) and Michael McHale (piano)
Michael Collins and Michael McHale have developed a strong association, on stage and on record, which adds warmth and passionate engagement to this recording.
Here is a 3-minute extract from this new recording:
