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HOWARD SMITH

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The Romantic Clarinet - Brahms; Schumann. Paul Dean and Stephen Emmerson. © 2012 Melba Recordings

'The Romantic Clarinet' spotlights clarinetist Paul Dean and regular accompanist Stephen Emmerson, two of Australia's acclaimed instrumental soloists. The gravitas of Dean's interpretative abilities together with his comprehensive scope of tonal resources make him a canny interpreter of Brahms' tumultuous clarinet sonatas.

As Artistic Director of the Australian National Academy of Music, the country's premiere music institution, Dean is a respected mentor for an emerging generation of Australia's musical talent. Equally at Queensland Conservatorium, Stephen Emmerson teaches a range of courses in music literature as well as piano, chamber music and performance practice...

Copyright © 4 November 2012 Howard Smith,
Masterton, New Zealand

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THE ROMANTIC CLARINET: BRAHMS, SCHUMANN

PAUL DEAN

STEPHEN EMMERSON

JOHANNES BRAHMS

ROBERT SCHUMANN

MELBA RECORDINGS

AUSTRALIA

CLARINET MUSIC

PIANO MUSIC

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