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Mozart's Clarinet Quintet

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Written in 1789, music lovers describe the emotional impact of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. From March 2011.

Mozart's Clarinet Quintet was written in 1789, two years before the composer鈥檚 death.

The first ever work for string quartet plus clarinet remains a firm favourite for music lovers around the world.

Professor Paul Robertson describes how his wife played this piece to him whilst he lay in a coma. Clarinettist Peter Furniss tells of the solace the slow movement provided his mother as she lay dying.

And Alex Smith explains the importance of this piece in his work to help children with autism, Asperger's, dyslexia and other childhood disorders.

Featuring:

Paul Robertson
Peter Furniss
Alex Smith
John Playfair
David Campbell
Robin Batteau

Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in March 2011.

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Wed 14 Apr 2021 00:30

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581

    • David Campbell.
    • Brahms and Mozart Clarinet Quintets.
  • Westbury Ensemble;

    Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581

    • Peter Furniss.
  • Bingham Quartet

    Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581

    • David Campbell.
    • Brahms and Mozart Clarinet Quintets.
  • Medici String Quartet;

    Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581

    • Jack Brymer.
    • Mozart.

Credit

Role Contributor
Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Mar 2011 13:30
  • Sat 5 Mar 2011 15:30
  • Fri 21 Oct 2016 18:30
  • Sat 22 Oct 2016 00:30
  • Tue 13 Apr 2021 18:30
  • Wed 14 Apr 2021 00:30

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