On this episode of Spoleto Backstage, we take another dive into the Romantic era with two richly expressive 20th century compositions for wind and string instruments. Clarinetist Todd Palmer joins us with background on these works and to discuss playing the parts of both soloist and arranger during this year's Spoleto Chamber Music Series.
Pieces featured in this episode:
- Sextet in C major, op. 37, 1st Mvmt | Ernö Dohnányi (1877 – 1960)
- Pedja Muzijevic, piano;
- Jennifer Frautschi, violin;
- Hsin-Yun Huang, viola;
- Arlen Hlusko, cello;
- Todd Palmer, clarinet;
- David Byrd-Marrow, horn
- Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra, op. 88 | Max Bruch (1838 – 1920), arr. Todd Palmer
- Todd Palmer, clarinet;
- Hsin-Yun Huang, viola;
- Jennifer Frautschi, Geoff Nuttall, Livia Sohn, Eva Dove, violin;
- Ayane Kozasa, viola;
- Paul Wiancko, Arlen Hlusko, Alisa Weilerstein, cello;
- Anthony Manzo, double bass;
- James Austin Smith, oboe;
- Monica Ellis, bassoon;
- David Byrd-Marrow, horn
Production of the Chamber Music Series from Spoleto Festival USA is made possible by Bank of America, the ETV Endowment of South Carolina, and the John Covington and Robert Lukey Fund for the Performing Arts.