(1997) Brahms: Clarinet Quintet Op. 115 & Piano Quintet Op. 34 id_qobuz:https://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/catalogue/item.asp?cid=CD50-9608 František Smetana

František Smetana

This becomes evident above all in the fughe passage of the Prelude whose imitative form of setting is only hinted at in the cello version

temperate dissonances and virtuosio solos

melodious music that drew on traditional genres and styles

the long text offered nothing more than a predictable collection of love lyrics

(1997) Brahms: Clarinet Quintet Op. 115 & Piano Quintet Op. 34 id_qobuz:https://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/catalogue/item.asp?cid=CD50-9608 František SmetanaThis is a very familiar and yet purely rhetorical question, as proven by the centenary anniversary of the composers death. Wherever you go you can find concerts of his works and events or exhibitions in tribute of the great German musician. Brahms was very fond of Switzerland, particularly of Thun and the region around its lake, often finding musical inspiration on his long hikes here. It is thus particularly appropriate that Claves honor this gentle