The early 19th century was a time of tremendous virtuoso performers—who were also gifted composers. CONTEXT brings to life a little-known repertoire by three famous pianist-composers who created works that combine Classical clarity of form, Romantic extravagance of expression—and unabashed display of chops! A friend of Mozart’s, Eberl wrote music of startling dramatic invention; Hummel toured extensively and was famed for his grace and elegance; and Weber was one of history’s greatest opera composers.
| Johann Hummel | Sonata in A for Cello and Piano |
| Carl Maria von Weber | Grand Duo Concertante, for Clarinet and Piano |
| Anton Eberl | Grand Trio in E-flat for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano |
| With 1810 Rosenberger piano and original string and wind instruments |
Brian Connelly
piano
Lorenzo Coppola
clarinet
Allen Whear
cello
