韋伯寫了許多以單簧管為主奏樂器的樂曲,這些樂曲都是韋伯與優秀的單簧管演奏家貝爾曼(heinrioh Joseph Barmann,1784-1847)相識後完成後的作品。貝爾曼出生於德國的波茨坦,曾經加入柏林軍樂隊,以後又轉入慕尼黑宮廷管弦樂團。他的單簧管吹奏音色優美,技巧嫻熟,而且感受性深刻,不僅韋伯十分嘆服,也倍受麥亞貝爾、門德爾鬆等人的推崇,紛紛為他譜寫單簧管曲。韋伯自從在慕尼黑旅途中結識貝爾曼以後,兩人便成為至親好友。
Clarinet Performer: Walter Boeykens
Sir Walter Boeykens (January 6, 1938 – April 23, 2013) was a Belgian conductor and a world-renowned clarinetist. Boeykens' impressive discography, including several critically acclaimed performances, are testimony to his status as one of the most notable clarinetists of the 20th century. Boeykens remained active and was in concert frequently all around the world until his death in 2013.
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Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, J. 114 (Op. 73)
1 No. 1, Allegro moderato
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
2 No. 2, Adagio ma non troppo
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
3 No. 3, Rondo Allegretto (Allegro)
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
4 Concertino for clarinet & orchestra in E flat major, J. 109 (Op. 26)
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, J. 118 (Op. 74)
5 No. 1, Allegro
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
6 No. 2, Romanze. Adante. Andante con moto
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
7 No. 3, Alla Polacca
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Grand Duo Concertante for clarinet & piano in E flat major, J. 204 (Op. 48)
8 No. 1, Allegro con fuoco
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
9 No. 2, Andante con moto
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
10 No. 3, Rondo. Allegro
Walter Boeykens / James Conlon / Francois-René Duchable / Paul Meyer / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra