American clarinetist Andrew Simon has won acclaim on four continents for his brilliant musicianship and in the words of one musical journal his "almost god-like technique." Michael Tilson Thomas noted his "formidable technique, flair and musicianship." A graduate of the Juilliard School, Mr. Simon is currently principal clarinet of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. This season he played the Corigliano Clarinet Concerto, a work he studied with the composer, with the orchestra.American clarinetist Andrew Simon has won acclaim on four continents for his brilliant musicianship and in the words of one musical journal his "almost god-like technique." Michael Tilson Thomas noted his "formidable technique, flair and musicianship." A graduate of the Juilliard School, Mr. Simon is currently principal clarinet of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. This season he played the Corigliano Clarinet Concerto, a work he studied with the composer, with the orchestra. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Sonatina for Clarinet and Pianoby Joseph Horovitz Performer:
Jon Klibonoff (Piano),
Andrew Simon (Clarinet)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1981; England
2.
Premičre Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Pianoby Claude Debussy Performer:
Andrew Simon (Clarinet),
Jon Klibonoff (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1909-1910; France
3.
Carnyx for Clarinetby Serban Nichifor Performer:
Andrew Simon (Clarinet)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1985
Scaramouche, Op. 165b: no 3, Brazileiraby Darius Milhaud Performer:
Andrew Simon (Clarinet),
Jon Klibonoff (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1937; France
8.
Porgy and Bess: Summertimeby George Gershwin Performer:
Andrew Simon (Clarinet),
Jon Klibonoff (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: 1935; USA