Gioachino Rossini Introduction, Theme and Variations (David Glazer/ Innsbruck Symphony Orchestra)

Introduction, Theme, and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra (Introduzione, Tema e Variazioni), circa 1819.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (b Pesaro, Feb 29, 1792; d Passy, Nov 13, 1868)
David Glazer, solo clarinet; Innsbruck Symphony Orchestra (Symphonieorchester Innsbruck); Robert Wagner, conductor
Movements/Sections
I. Tema (Allegretto)
II. Variation I: Più mosso
III. Variation II
IV. Variation III
V. Variation IV: Largo minore--Più mosso--A tempo
VI. Variation V: Maggiore
Label: VOX (6) - STDL 501.130
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1964
Genre: Classical
Style: Classical
Brief Biography
Philip Gossett
(b Pesaro, Feb 29, 1792; d Passy, Nov 13, 1868). Italian composer. No composer in the first half of the 19th century enjoyed the measure of prestige, wealth, popular acclaim, or artistic influence that belonged to Rossini. His contemporaries recognized him as the greatest Italian composer of his time. His achievements cast into oblivion the operatic world of Cimarosa and Paisiello, creating new standards against which other composers were to be judged. That both Bellini and Donizetti carved out personal styles is undeniable, but they worked under Rossini's shadow, and their artistic personalities emerged in confrontation with his operas. Not until the advent of Verdi was Rossini replaced at the center of Italian operatic life.
Citation: Grove Music Online. 2001

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