BERG: 4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano; SCHOENBERG: Serenade for Septet - John Carol Case, Melos Ensemble

When these recordings were made (in the 1960s), Schoenberg’s music was comparatively rare on record. It represented then, the typical daring of both this ensemble and of the L’Oiseau-Lyre label for which it was originally recorded. In the extended Schoenberg Serenade, the ensemble was joined for one of the movements by baritone, John Carol Case. All recordings are released on CD for the first time.

‘(Berg) They are played with exactly the right poise and sensitivity…’ Gramophone

ALBAN BERG
Four Pieces for clarinet & piano, Op. 5

ARNOLD SCHOENBERG
Suite, Op. 29
Serenade for septet & bass voice, Op. 24*

John Carol Case, baritone*
Melos Ensemble of London