Recital
Clarinetist Shirley Brill, acclaimed for her expressive playing and musicality, performs three masterpieces. Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, with its beautiful melodies and stunning virtuoso passages, fully showcases the emotional range of the clarinet. Béla Bartók’s spirited Romanian Folk Dances provide a vivid contrast through its varied rhythms and styles. In the Sonata in f, OP. 120, No.1 by Johannes Brahms, the warm timbre and expressive possibilities of the clarinet are masterfully exploited.
Shirley Brill will be accompanied by pianist Jonathan Aner.
“Shirley Brill is one of the most accomplished clarinetists of our day … She is blessed with a beautiful sound, sensitive musicality and a deep understanding for structure.”
— DANIEL BARENBOIM
Programme
Francis Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Bela Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Johannes Brahms Sonata in f minor, Op. 120, No. 1