Show notes
This week’s show celebrates the artistry of clarinetist Larry Combs,Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet 1978–2008and a founding member of The Chicago Chamber Musicians. Playlist: MANUEL DE FALLA (1876–1946)Concerto for Harpsichord, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, and CelloII. Lento (5:02)III. Vivace (3:58)From 20th Century BaroqueCedille Records CDR 90000 011 (Tracks 2 –3)Rembrandt Chamber PlayersLarry Combs, clarinetDAVID DIAMOND (1915–2005)Woodwind Quintet (1958)I. Andante grazioso (4:33)From David Diamond Chamber MusicCedille Records CDR 90000 023 (Track 9)The Chicago Chamber MusiciansDOMINICK ARGENTO (b. 1927)To Be Sung Upon the WaterIV. Fair is the Swan (1:38)From To Be Sung Upon the WaterCedille Records 90000 029 (Track 16)Patrice Michaels, sopranoLarry Combs, clarinetElizabeth Buccheri, pianoRALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (1872–1958)Three Vocalises for Soprano and Clarinet (4:02)I. PreludeII. ScherzoIII. Quasi menuettoFrom To Be Sung Upon the WaterCedille Records 90000 029 (Tracks 21–23)Patrice Michaels, sopranoLarry Combs, clarinetGERMAINE TAILLEFERRE (1892–1983)Chansons du Folklore de FranceL’autre jour en m’y promenant (2:22)From La vie est une paradeCedille Records CDR 90000 070 (Track 24)Patrice Michaels, sopranoThe Chicago Chamber MusiciansALEXANDRE TANSMAN (1897–1986)Suite pour Trio d’Anches (11:45)I. DialogueII. ScherzinoIII. AriaIV. FinaleFrom 20th Century French Wind TriosCedille Records CDR 90000 040 (Tracks 16–19)Michael Henoch, oboeLarry Combs, clarinetWilliam Buchman, bassoonGEORGES AURIC (1899–1983)Trio (11:35)I. DecideII. RomanceIII. FinalFrom 20th Century French Wind TriosCedille Records CDR 90000 040 (Tracks 27–29)Michael Henoch, oboeLarry Combs, clarinetWilliam Buchman, bassoon