Hindemith: Clarinet Chamber Music, Yeh (CD)

Discs: 1
Record Label: Cedille Records
Release Year: 2003

“Yeh is brilliant in everything, as is the sparkling, always-engaging playing of Easley Blackwood . . . a landmark release that can’t be ignored.” — American Record Guide

The most enigmatic and neglected figure in the pantheon of great modernist composers, Paul Hindemith is best known by today’s audiences for a few serious symphonic works. A big-hearted humanist with a sense of humor, Hindemith has remarkably been associated with a no-nonsense musical personality. John Bruce Yeh sets out to remedy this situation with this album featuring the composer’s playful chamber works for clarinet. Recorded November 2001 and March 2002 at WFMT Chicago.

Contents:

Hindemith Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Easley Blackwood piano

Hindemith Clarinet Quintet, Op. 30
Anthea Kreston violin
Maureen Nelson violin
Baird Dodge viola
Jason Duckles cello

Hindemith Two Duets for Violin and Clarinet from The Music Day at Plon
Anthea Kreston violin

Hindemith Variations for Clarinet and Strings from The Music Day at Plon
Anthea Kreston violin
Baird Dodge viola
Jason Duckles cello

Hindemith Quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano
Anthea Kreston violin
Jason Duckles cello
Andrew Armstrong piano