Benny Goodman — Mozart: Clarinet Concerto and Quintet (CD) — Used

Benny Goodman — Mozart: Clarinet Concerto and Quintet (Used CD)

Hear legendary clarinetist Benny Goodman bring his distinctive musical sensitivity to two of Mozart's finest works for clarinet. Known worldwide as the King of Swing, Goodman was also an accomplished classical musician. This RCA Red Seal release pairs Mozart's lyrical Clarinet Concerto with the intimate, elegant Clarinet Quintet.

Complete Track Listing

Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Rondo: Allegro

Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581

4. I. Allegro
5. II. Larghetto
6. III. Menuetto
7. IV. Allegretto con Variazioni

Performers

Benny Goodman, clarinet; Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Munch (Concerto); string quartet ensemble (Quintet).

Five Interesting Facts

1. Benny Goodman was celebrated in both jazz and classical music.
2. Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, K. 622, is among his final completed instrumental works.
3. The Clarinet Concerto consists of three movements.
4. The Clarinet Quintet, K. 581, is written for clarinet and string quartet.
5. These historic Goodman performances were recorded in the 1950s and later reissued on compact disc.

CD Details

Artist: Benny Goodman. Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Title: Clarinet Concerto and Quintet. Label: RCA Red Seal. Catalog: RCD1-5275. UPC: 078635527520. Format: Audio CD. Genre: Classical. Condition: Used.

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