Christopher Nichols - Wind Blown
01 October
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      Originally published in The Clarinet 44/4 (September 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Christopher Nichols This edition of “Audio Notes” celebrates new works for clarinet, as well as unfamiliar composers. I hope it entices readers to explore these works and consider them for future programs! Wind Blown: Sonatas for Wind Instruments by Peter Hope comes from the Divine Art label (DDA 25137) and is available for purchase as a digital download through iTunes or as a CD at Divine Art Records. Peter Hope (b. 1930) is a new and welcome discovery, but his biography suggests his music is moreRead More →

Christopher Nichols - Embrace
24 July
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      Originally published in The Clarinet 44/3 (June 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Christopher Nichols As the Audio Reviews Editor, I enjoy the privilege of gaining familiarity with a significant number of remarkable artists, some of whom have been quite active in performance and recording activities. Prior to receiving several of her recent compact discs for review consideration in The Clarinet, I was unfamiliar with clarinetist Seunghee Lee. After listening to these discs and learning more about her, I thought our readership would enjoy hearing about her accomplishments, motivations and recorded output. Lee’s educational background includes studies at theRead More →

Christopher Nichols - American Images 6
22 February
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      Originally published in The Clarinet 44/2 (March 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Chris Nichols The Verdehr Trio – The Making of a Medium – Volumes 21-23 After 43 years of performances as the Verdehr Trio, clarinetist Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr and violinist Walter Verdehr gave their final concerts as an ensemble in 2015. However, their endeavors are far from over. Thousands of performances around the world, many recording sessions and transcriptions of 18th– and 19th-century works have left a number of loose ends, according to Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr. Never inclined to rest on their laurels, the Verdehrs have been diligently atRead More →