British Music Society, Paul RW Jackson
This disc is testimony to the artistry of clarinettist Robert Plane who features in all four works all of which he also premièred.
He is clearly a phenomenal player who throws off the considerable difficulties of each with seeming ease. From the jagged mountain peaks to the smooth flowing rivers of sound, his tone, technique, and musicianship are flawless.
Huw Watkins … Four Fables for clarinet and piano trio from 2018…
the smoothly integrated playing of the soloist and group is beautifully managed.
Sarah Frances Jenkins … Shivelight from 2020…
The clarinet and piano are perfectly balanced and the whole has a breathless suspension of time about it.
Diana Burrell … Concerto from 1996…
Mr Plane and the orchestra give it their all.
Mark David Boden … Clarinet Concerto from 2017…
In every register Mr Plane’s tone is one of liquid gold … this work is pure joy from beginning to end.
The technical team have done a wonderful job in capturing the sound, which is often of wildly varying dynamic.
The liner notes are by Mr Plane who gives his interesting and informative personal take of the composers and their works.
