EGON GABLER (1876-1959): Horn Concerto in B Flat, Clarinet Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Concert Piece and Orchestra in A Flat.

Description: These concertos are more than mere stopgaps in the repertoire, however, for this premiere recording proves: Gabler knew his craft. And he admired Wagner and Liszt. It is precisely the infinitely flowing melodic stream that one encounters again and again in his concertos. In this respect, the composer's intimate knowledge of the instruments naturally suited him: Gabler served as a clarinetist first in the military, later in the royal chapel in Hanover. Gabler also learned from the great models in instrumentation. For the comparatively small orchestra, he finds refined sound mixtures. And when the solo clarinet enters the canon with the orchestral horn, one appreciates the virtuoso handling of form and color. Robert Langbein (horn), Friederike Roth (clarinet). Philharmonie Baden-Baden; Pavel Baleff.