Max Reger & Johanna Senfter: Clarinet Quintets

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The great virtue of this beautifully recorded performance [of the Reger] from Kilian Herold and the Armida Quartet lies in its convincing architectural control, superb clarity of line and capacity... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2024, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Release Date: 24th Nov 2023
Catalogue No: AVI8553533
Label: Avi Music
Length: 54 minutes

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Reger: Clarinet Quintet in A major, Op. 146

Work length34:33

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Kilian Herold (clarinet), Martin Funda (violin), Johanna Staemmler (violin), Teresa Schwamm (viola), Peter-Philipp Staemmler (cello)
Armida Quartett
Recorded: 2022-02
Recording Venue: Hans-Rosbaud-Studio, Baden-Baden

I. Moderato ed amabile

Track length10:04

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II. Vivace

Track length6:06

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III. Largo

Track length8:28

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IV. Poco allegretto

Track length9:55

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Senfter: Clarinet Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 119

Work length19:46

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Kilian Herold (clarinet), Martin Funda (violin), Johanna Staemmler (violin), Teresa Schwamm (viola), Peter-Philipp Staemmler (cello)
Armida Quartett
Recorded: 2022-02
Recording Venue: Hans-Rosbaud-Studio, Baden-Baden

I. Munter

Track length6:17

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II. Langsam

Track length7:16

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III. Lustig, nicht zu schnell

Track length6:13

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The clarinet quintet by Max Reger is one of the "war horses" for each clarinet player and a very adored musical pieces - presented here in a new recording with Kilian Herold and Armida Quartett for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Max Reger.

In March of 1908, 27-year-old Johanna Senfter went "on a pilgrimage" to visit Max Reger in Leipzig. Having studied piano and violin at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt am Main, she now wanted to learn composition. Reger, only six years her elder, had been in charge of a masterclass for musical composition at Leipzig Royal Conservatory for only a year.

Johanna Senfter started by taking private lessons from him. Ten years later, she recalled their first meeting. "The private lessons I had with him are the most stimulating experience I have had until now. Reger was very demanding."

Max Reger was indeed a strict teacher who expected his students to apply the same uncompromising work ethic as he did himself............

Moreover, for clarinettist Kilian Herold, this recording fulfils a long-cherished dream. "Clarinettists love Reger's Quintet. It's a particularly beautiful piece", he adds. "Reger places himself in direct succession to Mozart and Brahms: the Quintet is densely woven, but also utterly transparent - a work bathed in light, full of colour, relaxed and released from all anxiety."

As far as Kilian Herold is concerned, Johanna Senfter's quintet serves as a thoroughly fitting counterpart to Reger. It is "likewise gorgeous music, and the listener can tell that it comes in a line of descent from Reger." Johanna Senfter felt that way herself after Reger's death: "With all my heartfelt gratitude and admiration, he will remain in my memory. In any case, all the beauty and goodness I received from him will continue to work in me."

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February 2024

The great virtue of this beautifully recorded performance [of the Reger] from Kilian Herold and the Armida Quartet lies in its convincing architectural control, superb clarity of line and capacity to revel in moments of humour and tenderness.

January 2024

Masterfully realised, this is a welcome addition to a still-limited repertoire, and one hopes that more of Senfter’s work will be recorded.

Max Reger & Johanna Senfter: Clarinet Quintets

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