Gervase de Peyer was one of the leading clarinet players in the 1960s, making several recordings as both soloist and chamber-music player for L’Oiseau-Lyre. Three of his most critically-acclaimed recordings – concertos by Mozart, Weber and Spohr – are offered here, all performed with the London Symphony Orchestra.
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Clarinet Concerto in A major, KV 622
LOUIS SPOHR
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 26
CARL MARIA VON WEBER
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 74
Gervase de Peyer, clarinet
London Symphony Orchestra
Peter Maag [1]
Colin Davis [2 & 3]
Recording producer: Ray Minshull
Recording engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson (Mozart); Arthur Lilley (Weber, Spohr)
Recording locations: Kingsway Hall, London, November 1959 (Mozart); Decca Studio No.1, West Hampstead, London, January 1961 (Weber, Spohr)
‘There are plenty of other recorded performances of Mozart’s and Weber’s concertos to choose from, even a couple of Spohr’s, but these have acquired classic status … De Peyer gives a fluent, easy performance of Mozart’s concerto – the Adagio is gracefully phrased, without sentimentality, and the Rondo has a delightful spring to it. The record is a pleasant tribute to his artistry’ Gramophone
‘This is another bargain from Down Under and deserves a place on our shelves. Highly recommended’ Musicweb International
‘These performances of have acquired classic status’ Gramophone
‘This is a delectable disc … Highly recommended’ MusicWeb
‘This kind of musicianship never goes out of style: it is timeless and eternal, powerful and dramatic’ Fanfare