I met Karl Leister in Austin, when he played the Schubert Octet. I told him about my Wurlitzer C clarinet. We drank beer together. It was a nice visit.
I love his tone. It's not a really nasal sound, and his fingerings are so fluid, you can barely even hear the register break. The tempo is really nice too. Relaxed without feeling as if he is running a marathon. I am a clarinetist and he has inspired me to want to learn this sonata. Clarinet is awesome!
There is some tranquility or serenity in Poulenc's work, almost all his work has this feeling, some kind of narrative of enchanted scenarios. Thank you for the post.
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I met Karl Leister in Austin, when he played the Schubert Octet. I told him about my Wurlitzer C clarinet. We drank beer together. It was a nice visit.
I love his tone. It's not a really nasal sound, and his fingerings are so fluid, you can barely even hear the register break. The tempo is really nice too. Relaxed without feeling as if he is running a marathon. I am a clarinetist and he has inspired me to want to learn this sonata. Clarinet is awesome!
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Un clarinettista leggendario, fantastico, ascoltarlo è una gioia per lo spirito e per l'anima. BRAVO !!
There is some tranquility or serenity in Poulenc's work, almost all his work has this feeling, some kind of narrative of enchanted scenarios. Thank you for the post.
Now this is REAL clarinet playing. wonderful musicianship and a sensitive interpretation.
I’m mesmerized... I love everything about this recording, Karl Leister is amazing
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An ad popped up in the third movement and I had to restart the entire movement! Karl Leister's performance is simply enchanting.
Awesome. Karl Leister has superb talent in making the piece beautiful
I always enjoy Poulenc's music. This is wonderfully performed by both soloist and pianist.
best take on the piece i've heard yet. absolutely phenomenal
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Superb Clarinet playing and equally superb piano playing.
He is amazing. Is able to make that 3rd movement sound so easy. I cry just by looking at the sheet music for that one xD
Mysterious and powerful at the same time! This is the best performance in full version ever uploaded on UA-cam.
I’m a pianist. Accompanied this piece many times and WOW. Levine is as masterful as pianist as conductor.
Stupendous performance by both musicians. The clarinet tone is remarkable, as usual from Mr Leister.
Spot on and terrific collaboration with Levine to give a beautifully shaped rendition..
evviva il clarinetto e poulenc !!!