Clarinet Concerto No 1 in C minor, Op 26 (Spohr)

from Spohr: Clarinet Concertos Nos 1 & 2 (CDA67509)

1 Adagio – Allegro [10'39]
2 Adagio [3'20]
3 Rondo: Vivace [5'53]

19 minutes 52 seconds 3 tracks

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