Paul Juon, Max Bruch and Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt: Trios for Clarinet, Cello and Piano

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Paul Juon
Trio Miniaturen (1901-1904)
1. Rêverie op. 18 no. 3
2. Humoreske op. 18 no. 7
3. Elegie op. 18 no. 6
4. Danse phantastique op. 24 no. 2

Max Bruch
Acht Stücke op. 83 (1909-1910)
5. Andante
6. Allegro con moto
7. Andante con moto
8. Allegro agitato
9. Rumänische Melodie, Andante
10. Nachtgesang – Nocturne, Andante
11. Allegro vivace, ma non troppo
12. Moderato

Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt
Nocturne op. 75 (1880)
13. Andante

Juon – Bruch – Voigt ©

The four ‘Miniatures’ by Swiss composer Paul Juon clearly reveal his Russian childhood. It is
melodious music – a variety of character that clearly refer to Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky.
Nonetheless, Juon’s inimitable style is immediately audible.
Max Bruch was seventy-two when he composed ‘Eight Pieces’ for his son, Max Felix. It is
substantial multifaceted oeuvre, intensifying progressively from calm awakening to complex
exuberance. The ‘Eight Pieces’ are illuminated by Bruch’s lyricism and are completely
uninfluenced by his contemporaries such as Schoenberg, Stravinsky and Bartók. It is intense
and profound music – intimate interaction and expression are balanced by passion, Sturm und
Drang, and quiet delicacy. Truly, how a real late-romanticist composed one whole century ago.
Friedrich Wilhelm Voight’s ‘Nocturne’ contrasts sharply with the numerous marches he composed
as highly-ranked military musician. ‘Nocturne’ is a charming piece, containing elements
of both salon music and the operatic stage; it even features a brief recitative. Throughout the
movement the voices intertwine in an intimate dialogue, altering between simple melodies and
pompous drama.

Chamber music in all forms holds a great place in our hearts and has held a prominent position
throughout our lifetimes. We love the tonal balance inherent in the formation of clarinet, cello
and piano and the challenge it presents.
It is with great pleasure that we can present this Danish premiere of 13 character pieces:
‘Miniatures’ by Juon, ‘Eight Pieces’ (cello version) by Bruch and Voigt’s ‘Nocturne’.

RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 2019

CATALOGUE NUMBER: DACOCD 838

EAN: 5709499838006