Carl Maria von Weber - Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48 (1816)
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber (18 or 19 November 1786 - 5 June 1826) was a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school.
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Grand Duo Concertant in E-flat major, Op. 48 (1815-16)
I. Allegro con fuoco (0:00)
II. Andante con moto (7:51)
III. Rondo, Allegro (13:42)
Paul Meyer, clarinet & François-René Duchâble, piano
The Grand Duo Concertant, Opus 48, J204, is a three-movement work for clarinet and piano composed by Carl Maria von Weber from 1815 to 1816. It is a virtuosic piece for both instruments. Weber most likely composed the work for himself (on piano) and his friend Heinrich Baermann, a leading clarinettist of the era, although it has also been suggested that the intended clarinettist was Johann Simon Hermstedt.
The second and third movements were completed before the first and were probably performed in 1815 for King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria at the Nymphenburg Palace. During its composition, Weber designated the work as a sonata, but abandoned that title upon its completion. This decision reflected the work's character as more of a showcase for two virtuosos than a conventionally structured and integrated work. The first movement is in sonata form, the second movement is an Andante in C minor, and the finale is a lilting rondo in E-flat major. The British music critic John Warrack suggests the work could be referred to as a "double concerto without orchestra", reflecting the highly virtuosic roles for both performers.
The autograph manuscript of the work is preserved in the Library of Congress.
Love these post-classical, early romantic era works.
Great Composition. I just discovered Weber and I loved his overture, and hearing this other masterpiece, I say sincerely: he is definitely underrated
Lebhafte und wunderschöne Interpretation dieses frühromantischen und fein komponierten Meisterwerks im veränderlichen Tempo mit bezauberndem Ton der genialen Klarinette und klarem Klang des ebenso genialen Klaviers. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt melodisch. Im Kontrast klingt der dritte Satz echt lebhaft und auch beweglich. Der intime und perfekt entsprechende Dialog zwischen den beiden Virtuosen ist wahrlich beeindruckend. Einfach faszinierend!
A fantastic piece, got me having flashbacks of my music gymnasium and many concerts with my friend…Thanks for sharing!
Weber’s idiom is so full of verve and thematic invention, I’ve always loved it :) notably this beautiful « Freischütz » moment starting at 16:30. And it’s wonderful to hear the great Francois-René Duchâble in this piece. Thanks for sharing!
Another favorite composer 😊❤.
the finale is really great.
not beethoven, not mozart, not schubert but...
But it's Weber.
The first movement is played extremely fast, it's not even Alla Breve
It says Allegro con fuoco. And that is what you get with Meyer/Duchable. One of the best renditions I know of. I acc. this piece myself years ago with a clarinet friend of mine and this is not a work for the meek/timid pianist playing it safe! Not to mention the devilish thirds in that tempo.