Dimitri Ashkenazy - Weber & Bruch: Works for Clarinet, Viola & Orchestra (2018/2020)

Dimitri Ashkenazy and Anton Kholodenko are the soloists in the concerts by Carl Maria von Weber and Max Bruch. The concertino is Weber´s first effort for the clarinet and requires first-rate technical command of the instrument - a charming piece, and one of his best clarinet compositions. Bruch´s double concerto op. 88 for clarinet, viola & orchestra is highly enjoyable music and will be a new addition to most listeners' knowledge. Dimitri Ashkenazy (born October 8, 1969 in New York City) is an Icelandic clarinetist living in Switzerland. He is the son of pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and has toured Europe with him, as well as performing under him with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Ukranian violist Anton Kholodenko is best known for his recordings of JS Bach. He leads a busy performing career, both in solo recitals and in chamber ensembles.