Bill shares an interview with the legendary clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, whose career spans over 50 years as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, jazz performer, arranger, and recording artist. Stoltzman’s welcoming spirit has introduced us to new musicians and fresh takes on music by Messiaen, Takemitsu, and Copland, and he has commissioned works from many, many composers. As you listen to his stories about his parents, Benny Goodman, Rudolf Serkin, and his teachers and friends, you quickly understand his dedication to a lifetime spent getting it right.
Episode 1 -- MONDAY
Mozart, W.A: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A, K. 622 II. Adagio
English Chamber Orchestra/Schneider; Stoltzman, clarinet
Mozart Clarinet Concerto and Bassoon Concerto
RCA 60376
8:34
Brahms, Johannes: Sonata in F Minor IV. Vivace
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Richard Goode, piano
Brahms Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano, Op.120
RCA 60036
5:04
Schumann, Robert: 3 Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
No.1 Zart und mit Ausdruck
No.2 Lebhaft, leicht
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Richard Goode, piano
Schumann: 3 Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 2 Sonatinas, D.384, 385
RCA 6772-2-RC
6:34
Messiaen, Olivier: Quatuor pour la fin du temps
I. Liturgie de cristal
III. Abîme des oiseaux
TASHI
Tashi plays Messiaen
ARL1-1567
10:04
Poulenc, Francis: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
I. Allegro tristamente
III. Allegro con fuocco
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Irma Vallecillo, piano
Romance
RCA 09026601982
10:33
Jenkins, Gordon: “Goodbye”
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet, Lamento Quartet, Eddie Gomez, bass
Lemento, Richard Stoltzman
Sony 74321796452
3:52
Episode 2 -- TUESDAY
Gershwin, George: “Promenade” (Walking the Dog)
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Fred Sherry, cello,
Steve Tenenbom, viola; Theodore Arm, violin; Ida Kavafian,violin
Rendezvous
RCA 7901-2
2:40
Gershwin, George: “Promenade” (Walking the Dog)
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet
Rendezvous
RCA 7901-2
0:27
Copland, Aaron: Concerto for Clarinet, Strings, Harp, and Piano
London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas; Richard Stoltzman, clarinet
Richard Stoltzman Copland Concerto
RCA 09026617902
16:41
Stravinsky, Igor: Ebony Concerto For Solo Clarinet and Jazz Ensemble
Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd, Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman/Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd
RCA 6486-2
9:30
Douglas, Bill: “Waltz for Woody”
Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd, Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman/ Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd
RCA 6486-2
4:39
Herman, Woody/Nat Pierce: “Apple Honey”
Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman/ Woody Herman’s Thundering Herd
RCA 6486-2
4:43
Bernstein, Leonard/arr. Sid Ramin: Clarinet Sonata –
II. Andantino, Vivace E Leggiero
London Symphomy Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas, Richard Stoltzman, clarinet
Richard Stoltzman Copland Concerto
RCA 09026617902
7:24
Episode 3 -- WED
Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields: “Anything but Love”
Lester Stoltzman (Richard’s father)
Private recording
2:16
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Trio in B-Flat Major,
Op. 11 “Gassenhauer” III. Theme and Variations
Rudolf Serkin, piano; Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Alain Meunier, violoncello
Marlboro Festival 40th Anniversary
SONY 47296
7:08
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Quintet for Piano and Winds,
Op 16 III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
Peter Serkin, piano; Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Allan Vogel, oboe; Robert Routch, horn; Bill Douglas, Bassoon
Lv Beethoven
RCA 2217
6:30
Messiaen, Olivier: Quatuor pour la fin du temps
VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes
TASHI
Tashi plays Messiaen
ARL1-1567
6:19
Brahms, Johannes: Trio in A Minor,
Op 114 I. Allegro; II. Adagio; III. Andantino
Yo-Yo Ma, violoncello; Emanuel Ax, piano; Richard Stoltzman, clarinet
Ax, Stoltzman, Ma
Sony 57499
22:05
Episode 4 -- THURSDAY
Brahms, Johannes: Trio in A Minor, Op 114 IV. Allegro
Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Richard Stoltzman
Ax, Stoltzman, Ma
Sony 57499
4:23
McKinley, William Thomas: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano III. Largo
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Irma Vallecillo, piano
Amber Waves
RCA 09026626852
7:17
Douglas, Bill: “It’s Here”
Richard Stoltzman, Gary Burton, Eddie Gomez, Danny Gottlieb,
Chuck Loeb, Jeremy Wall, Bill Douglas, Café
Brasil
RCA 60708-2-RC
3:50
Nielsen, Carl: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op.57
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra/Lawrence Leighton Smith
Richard Stoltzman
RCA 09026638362
26:01
Douglas, Bill: “Dawn” (excerpt)
Richard Stoltzman, Gary Burton, Eddie Gomez, Danny Gottlieb,
Chuck Loeb, Jeremy Wall, Bill Douglas, Café
Brasil
RCA 60708-2-RC
1:42
Episode 5 -- FRIDAY
Bach, JS: G Minor 3 Part Invention BWV 797
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Mika Stoltzman, marimba
Last Solo Album: From My Life
Denon 85583
2:38
Brahms, Johannes: A Major Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2
Richard Stoltzman, Mika Stoltzman
Last Solo Album: From My Life
Denon 85583
6:00
Brahms, Johannes: Clarinet Quintet 1. Allegro
Richard Stoltzman, Cleveland Quartet
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet
RCA ARL1
13:21
Stravinsky, Igor: 3 Pieces for Clarinet
Richard Stoltzman
Tashi plays Stravinsky
RCA 2449
5:12
Corea, Chick: “Children’s Song No. 3 and 4”
“Birthday Song for Mika”
“Japanese Waltz”
Richard and Mika Stoltzman
Spirit of Chick Corea
Eight Island Records EIRD-8003
15:52
Traditional: “Danny Boy”
Richard Stoltzman
Collaborations
Sony 01934112202
4:30
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