Credits:

Karl Leister

Description:

Copland, a lesser-known but renowned conductor, conducts the Berlin Philharmonic! The soloist in this famous concerto, dedicated to Benny Goodman, is Leister! A recording of a concert conducted by Copland during Carl Leister’s tenure as principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic (1959–1993). Copland’s Clarinet Concerto was commissioned by Benny Goodman. The Berlin Philharmonic masterfully executes the technically demanding cadenzas, the dialogue between the orchestra and the clarinet, and the jazz-inspired elements characteristic of Copland. This is a valuable recording, particularly as it features Copland conducting his own work. King International