Reicha & Neukomm Q... - stamic Quartet Stephan Siegenthaler - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Antonín Reicha (1770-1836) and Sigismund Neukomm (1778-1858) were contemporaries. Their time in Vienna, where both were students of Joseph Haydn, crossed from 1802 - 1804. From 1810 until the end of their respective lives, both had their permanent residence in Paris. It is therefore easy to imagine that their paths had crossed several times. What they both have in common is their striving to preserve the style of Viennese Classicism, which is best expressed in the works presented here. This new recording presents two Clarinet Quintets (Clarinet and string quartet) by Reicha and Neukomm, music in firm classical style, charming, witty and highly melodious. Stephan Siegenthaler is a leading clarinetist of Switzerland, whose vast repertoire covers several centuries, he gave world premieres of clarinet concertos and chamber music by leading contemporary composers and recorded many unknown works for his instrument. The Stamic Quartet is one of the best Czech string quartets.

Label: Brilliant Classics | Origin: Holland