Kahn & d'Indy Clarinet Trios

[Alan Howe]

I apologise if this recording has been mentioned elsewhere (I couldn't find it). It's a release on cpo of the Clarinet/Cello/Piano Trios by Robert Kahn, Op.45 (1905) and d'Indy, Op.29 (1887). I'm just in the process of listening to the latter, but the Kahn, I submit, is a jewel in rather a paltry crown, meaning there's not a great deal of competition in this particular genre. The d'Indy is a much bigger and more expansive work (35:35 as opposed to 21:10), but altogether equally magnificent.

I doubt that many will buy this recording - I hadn't until recently, but its delights are many and both works, while different from each other as one would expect, will repay repeated listenings. The playing and sonics are superlative. Here are the excerpts at jpc:
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/cpo/detail/-/art/robert-kahn-klarinettentrio-g-moll-op-45/hnum/11173725

[Reverie]

The combination of Clarinet/Cello/Piano is a sumptuous mix and the Kahn samples are delightful. Thanks for this - I'm tempted !

[Alan Howe]

The Kahn Trio is worthy to stand with Brahms' work for the same combination of instruments.

[FBerwald]

The Kahn trio is such a splendid work. I'm shocked, I haven't heard more of this composer. Has his Konzertstück ever been recorded?
 

[Alan Howe]

Has his Konzertstück ever been recorded?

Not that I'm aware of, but do explore the other releases of his chamber music - they're all of very high quality:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/search?search_query=robert%20kahn