Craven,Leslie Christopher Ball: Clarinet & Flute Concertos + CD

Christopher Ball, himself a former clarinettist (in the Hall?), wrote his Clarinet Concerto for Leslie Craven... The idiom is melodic and approachable. This is all very tuneful music and resists any pull towards dissonance with complete assurance. Mr Ball, no plagiarist, traces his lineage back to Butterworth and Finzi. I am sure we will hear more: don't be surprised to hear this on Classic FM (MusicWeb)

1. Craven: Concerto for Clarinet ; Strings; Allegro 2. Adagio Non Troppo 3. Allegro Vivace-Presto 4. Four Dances for Wind Trio; Lively Dance 5. Lyrical Dance 6. Round Dance 7. Square Dance 8. Concert for Flute ; Orchestra; Vivace 9. Idyll (Tempo Rubato 10. Rondo (Vivace-Meno Mosso-Vivace) 11. Irish Suite; the Lark in the Clear Air 12. The Star in the Country Down 13. Londonderry Air 14. Trottin to the Fair