The Clarinet Concerto in A, K622, completed in 1791, the year of Mozart’s death, marked his farewell to instrumental music. It was also the first clarinet concerto to be written by a major composer – ...

Taking advantage of the new expressive possibilities opened up by improvements in the design of the clarinet, Mozart created a concerto of exquisite beauty — one of the last works he would ever write.

Nobody has ever written for the clarinet quite like Mozart. He transformed it into the next best thing to the human voice; and in its repertoire there can be no works better loved than his Concerto ...

When Michael Collins has given so many inspired performances in concert of Mozart’s supreme masterpiece, it is surprising that we have had to wait so long for a recording from him. Yet what a bonus ...

Clarinetist Martin Frost's recent Weber was exceptional, warranting an appraisal of his earlier Mozart clarinet music. It is difficult to overstate the cultural value of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and ...

Step into the baroque splendour of St Mary Le Strand, one of London’s most exquisite historic churches, this candlelit setting offers the perfect backdrop for an evening of classical elegance and ...

Martin Fröst's is probably the greatest clarinettist in the world, but more than that, he's a marvellous communicator and fantastic to watch. Astonishingly, he can dance while he plays, and his ...

It's so easy to spoil Mozart's music - a few sloppy notes and the sparkle disappears. But porcelain perfection isn't enough. Only a balance of guts and polish reveals Mozart's true voice, and Michael ...

Hong Kong City Hall was abuzz with positive vibes on Saturday evening. Concertgoers were eagerly anticipating Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s simply titled programme, “Mozart Clarinet Concerto”, conducted by ...

The Clarinet Concerto may be one of Mozart’s most frequently recorded pieces, but I will always find time for a performance as naturally nuanced as this. Di Càsola captures the concerto’s spirit ...