Vienna Calling

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Release Date: 18th Mar 2022
Catalogue No: CC0077
Label: Willowhayne Records
Length: 78 minutes

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Krenek: Kleine Suite, Op. 28

Work length4:37

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

I. Praeludium

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II. Andantino

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III. Bourrée

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IV. Adagio

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V. "Moderner" Tanz

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Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1

Work length22:06

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

I. Allegro appassionato

Track length7:47

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II. Andante un poco adagio

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III. Allegretto grazioso

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IV. Vivace

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Berg: Vier Stücke, Op. 5

Work length7:03

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

I. Mäßig

Track length1:22

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II. Sehr langsam

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III. Sehr rasch

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IV. Langsam

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Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 120 No. 2

Work length21:16

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

I. Allegro amabile

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II. Allegro appassionato

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III. Andante con moto

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Wellesz: Suite, Op. 74

Work length8:30

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Anthony Pike

I. Rhapsody

Track length2:53

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II. Serenade

Track length2:08

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III. Scherzo

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IV. Dance

Track length2:40

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Wellesz: Zwei Stücke, Op. 34

Work length3:30

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

I. Moderato

Track length1:36

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II. Andante appassionato

Track length1:54

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Krenek: Monologue for Clarinet Solo Op. 157

Work length4:57

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Anthony Pike

I. Moderato

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II. L'Istesso tempo

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III. Larghetto

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IV. Allegretto

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V. Allegro appassionato

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Krenek: Rhapsody, Op. 85a

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Anthony Pike, John Lenehan

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This release features two of the UK’s most distinguished chamber musicians in a programme united by strong connections to the city of Vienna. The programme places the late sonatas by Brahms alongside works by Alban Berg, Egon Wellesz, and Ernst Krenek, who Glenn Gould described as 'a one-man history of wentieth century music'. 'Some years ago I recorded a CD of Reger’s Complete Works for Clarinet and Piano for Clarinet and Saxophone Classics. The idea then was to imagine which directions Brahms might have taken had he lived into the Twentieth century. The duo writing of Reger fitted this bill uncannily.Since then, I have had a chance to explore more twentieth century compositions involving the clarinet with the same ‘What if?’ Brahmsian conceit. This CD is the result.' (Anthony Pike) The performances demonstrate the development of music in Vienna from the late Romanticism of Brahms to the Serialism of Berg. They further shine a light on the two lesser-known sons of the city, Egon Wellesz, and Ernst Krenek both of whom were forced to flee in 1938. Anthony Pike and John Lenehan began their duo partnership at the 1980 B.B.C. Young Musician of the Year competition. Many of the pieces on this CD have featured in their recital programmes ever since, including in broadcasts for Radio 3. They are the result of years of careful thought and collaboration by two artists who are hugely in demand as chamber musicians. Recorded by this extraordinarily creative and successful partnership spanning over forty years. The great Brahms clarinet sonatas and Berg Vier Stücke are presented with rarely heard contemporaries Krenek and Wellesz. A significant recording for 2022 released by a label dedicated to the clarinet and saxophone, celebrating its thirtieth anniversary.

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