Gerald Finzi, Freda Swain & Denis ApIvor - Clarinet Concertos [CD]

Clarinettist Peter Cigleris presents a compelling collection of British concertante works for clarinet and strings, featuring two world-premiere recordings alongside the justly beloved Clarinet Concerto by Gerald Finzi. This album showcases masterly writing from the late 1940s, bound together by the influence of eminent English clarinettist Frederick Thurston (1901-1953).

For this release, Cigleris is accompanied by the luminous strings of the London Mozart Players, led by conductor John Andrews. The program highlights the original chamber version of Denis ApIvor's Concertante for clarinet, piano, and percussion.

• Features two first-ever recordings of concertante works.
• Showcases the original chamber version of Denis ApIvor's Concertante.
• Performance by Peter Cigleris with the London Mozart Players conducted by John Andrews.
• Composers featured: Gerald Finzi, Freda Swain, and Denis ApIvor.
• Recorded in German language context (as per specification).

This release is presented on a single audio CD manufactured by Somm Recordings.

• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 2026-05-15
• Manufacturer: Somm Recordings
• Contributors: Peter Cigleris; Jonathan Raper; Austin Beattie; Lynn Arnold; George Strivens; London Mozart Players; John Andrews (artist)
• Weight: 109g
• Country of Origin: Netherlands
• Language: German
• EAN: 0748871072220

Experience this superb collection of British clarinet concertos, superbly played and recorded by Peter Cigleris and the London Mozart Players.