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Nicolas Costantinou - Empneusis [CD]

Nicolas Costantinou - Empneusis [CD]

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Clarinettist Gabor Varga and pianist Nicolas Costantinou pair two contrasting clarinet sonatas by Brahms and Constantinos Y Stylianou, whose Sonata for Clarinet and Piano is recorded here for the first time. The album is calledempneusis (from the Ancient Greek) to highlight the deep connection between music and breath, as epitomised by these works.

The album features Brahms's First Sonata for clarinet and piano, a contemplative late work imbued with melancholy that gradually gives way to a more uplifting finale. In stark contrast, the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Constantinos Y. Stylianou showcases the dramatic extremes and expressive qualities of both instruments, and is dedicated to Gabor Varga.

A strong advocate for contemporary music, Varga has premiered a number of chamber works and commissioned concertos from leading Hungarian composers such as Kovacs, Durko and Vajda. He continues to champion new music for Hungarian audiences, performing works such as Weinberg's Sonata and Thea Musgrave's Clarinet Concerto.

Steinway ArtistNicolas Costantinou, who records regularly with Odradek, has been praised as "an artist of deep emotions, capable of performing music with his whole being and soul" (Kaleva, 2003), while his interpretations have been described as "colossal" and "dramatic" (Dimitri Nicolau, 2002).

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Clarinettist Gabor Varga and pianist Nicolas Costantinou pair two contrasting clarinet sonatas by Brahms and Constantinos Y Stylianou, whose Sonata for Clarinet and Piano is recorded here for the first time. The album is calledempneusis (from the Ancient Greek) to highlight the deep connection between music and breath, as epitomised by these works.

The album features Brahms's First Sonata for clarinet and piano, a contemplative late work imbued with melancholy that gradually gives way to a more uplifting finale. In stark contrast, the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Constantinos Y. Stylianou showcases the dramatic extremes and expressive qualities of both instruments, and is dedicated to Gabor Varga.

A strong advocate for contemporary music, Varga has premiered a number of chamber works and commissioned concertos from leading Hungarian composers such as Kovacs, Durko and Vajda. He continues to champion new music for Hungarian audiences, performing works such as Weinberg's Sonata and Thea Musgrave's Clarinet Concerto.

Steinway ArtistNicolas Costantinou, who records regularly with Odradek, has been praised as "an artist of deep emotions, capable of performing music with his whole being and soul" (Kaleva, 2003), while his interpretations have been described as "colossal" and "dramatic" (Dimitri Nicolau, 2002).

Track Listing

Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1. I. Allegro appassionato

Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1. II. Andante un poco adagio

Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1. III. Allegretto grazioso

Johannes Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1. IV. Vivace

Constantinos Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. I. j= 76

Constantinos Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. II. h = 52

Constantinos Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. III. q = 192

Constantinos Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. IV. q = 138

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  • Genre: Classical
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 810042704473
  • Release Date: February 21, 2025
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