"Christopher Ball, himself a former clarinettist (in the Hallé), wrote his Clarinet Concerto for Leslie Craven... The idiom is melodic and approachable. This is all very tuneful music and resists any pull towards dissonance with complete assurance. Mr Ball, no plagiarist, traces his lineage back to Butterworth and Finzi. I am sure we will hear more: don't be surprised to hear this on Classic FM" (MusicWeb)
Details
Title:
Christopher Ball: Clarinet & Flute Concertos + Four Dances & Irish STE
1 Craven: Concerto for Clarinet & Strings; Allegro
2 Adagio Non Troppo
3 Allegro Vivace-Presto
4 Four Dances for Wind Trio; Lively Dance
5 Lyrical Dance
6 Round Dance
7 Square Dance
8 Concert for Flute & Orchestra; Vivace
9 Idyll (Tempo Rubato
10 Rondo (Vivace-Meno Mosso-Vivace)
11 Irish Suite; the Lark in the Clear Air
12 The Star in the Country Down
13 Londonderry Air
14 Trottin to the Fair
"Christopher Ball, himself a former clarinettist (in the Hallé), wrote his Clarinet Concerto for Leslie Craven... The idiom is melodic and approachable. This is all very tuneful music and resists any pull towards dissonance with complete assurance. Mr Ball, no plagiarist, traces his lineage back to Butterworth and Finzi. I am sure we will hear more: don't be surprised to hear this on Classic FM" (MusicWeb)
