Credits:

John Bruce Yeh (Clarinet), Teresa Riley, and Patrick Gordon.

Description:

John Bruce Yeh has been the assistant principal clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years. On this album, he performs a fascinating array of chamber works, including three world premiere recordings, as well as solo works. The orchestra features Patrick Gordon, principal keyboardist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Yee's student and composer, clarinetist Teresa Riley, also performs with him on his own composition, "The Forgiveness Train. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Sonata in one movement for clarinet and piano
2.Phoenix Rising for Solo Clarinet~I. Dying in embers
3.Phoenix Rising for Solo Clarinet~II. Reborn in flames
4.Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, H 240a~I. Slow and sombre
5.Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, H 240a~II. Exuberantly, but not too fast
6.Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, H 240a~III. Quietly flowing
7.Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, H 240a~IV. Bright and merry
8.Spirit for Solo Clarinet
9.The Forgiveness Train for two clarinets~I. The Derailment of Fear
10.The Forgiveness Train for two clarinets~II. The Gifts Beneath the Wounds
11.The Forgiveness Train for two clarinets~III. The Rhythm of Birth
12.Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43~I. Allegro risoluto
13.Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43~II. Andante espressivo
14.Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43~III. Allegro moderato
15.Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43~IV. Introduction: Andante molto ? Allegro energico