Albany Records: Violet

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Exciting repertoire for clarinet and viola superbly performed.

Inspired by a work for viola and clarinet by Rebecca Clarke, clarinetist Elizabeth Crawford and violist Katrin Meidell formed Violet and began working on expanding the literature for this sorely underrepresented genre of classical chamber music. All the works on this recording were written for their duo. Since its inception in 2015, Violet's efforts have produced more than 100 new compositions. Elizabeth Crawford is on the faculty at Ball State University. Prior to this appointment, she was a member of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. She has performed and taught at festivals around the world and has transcribed a number of works for E-flat clarinet. Her recording of music for this instrument appears on the Albany Records label. Violist Katrin Meidell enjoys a prolific career as a performer, pedagogue, and lecturer, traveling around the world to perform and present. She is on the faculty of Columbus State University.

Dominic Dousa, composer
Spring Forth in Joy
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Benjamin Fuhrman, composer
Study After Hikusai
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Jenni Brandon, composer
Shades of Violet
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Eleanor Trawick, composer
Borderland
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Thomas Gyllin, composer
Tranquil Awakening
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Daniel Swilley, composer
Aurai
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

Jack Browning, composer
Double Star Destiny
Elizabeth Crawford (clarinet); Katrin Meidell (viola)

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