 | from Strauss (R): Duet-Concertino; Beethoven: Trio; Glinka: Trio pathétique (CDA68263) 1 Adagio – Allegro con brio [10'12] 39 minutes 12 seconds 6 tracks2 Adagio cantabile [7'26] 3 Tempo di menuetto [3'26] 4 Tema con variazioni: Andante [7'20] 5 Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace [3'06] 6 Andante con moto alla marcia – Presto [7'42] ‘Watts does ravishing things with the great clarinet melody with which the work opens, to which Perkins responds with a gruffness that gradually broadens into deeply felt lyricism. There’s plenty of w ... ‘Don’t overlook this gem of a recording … the Strauss Duet-Concertino, a seldom-recorded and hitherto misunderstood work, is worth the cover price alone … the solo performances are first-rat ... ‘With attractive playing from all concerned and an unusual and appealing programme this Hyperion release is easy to recommend’ (MusicWeb International) |