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Article: Rosetti: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Concerto for Two Horns. Dieter Klocker, clarinet; Holger Schroter-Seebeck, SWR Symphony Orchestra of Baden-Baden and Freiburg. CPO 999 621-2.
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- February 1, 2000
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Rosetti: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Concerto for Two Horns. Dieter Klocker, clarinet; Holger Schroter-Seebeck, SWR Symphony Orchestra of Baden-Baden and Freiburg. CPO 999 621-2.
The first thing that struck me upon listening to this disc was its wholly natural and realistic orchestral depth. Then, with the introduction of the clarinet in the 1st Concerto, it was the careful balance of the featured instrument just slightly to the left center of the rest of the ensemble. I cannot imagine even the most finicky audiophile finding fault with the sound or imaging of this recording.
The next things I noticed were the sweetness and gentleness of the both of ...