Bernhard Henrik Crussell: Concerto In F Minor, And Other Works For Clarinet By Weber, Baermann, And Rossini

This recording features clarinetist Emma Johnson performing the Concerto in F minor by Bernhard Henrik Crusell, alongside works by Weber, Baermann, and Rossini. Produced in 1987, the album reflects a high point in the early career of Johnson, who had gained widespread recognition after winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in 1984. Accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Sir Charles Groves, the album was crafted to showcase the virtuosic and lyrical possibilities of the clarinet through the lens of early Romantic-era composition.

The Musical Heritage Society, known for distributing classical music via mail order, licensed this recording to expand its catalog of high-quality chamber and orchestral performances. The design and presentation were intended to align with the scholarly yet accessible aesthetic common to the label’s classical releases. Upon its release, the performance was praised for Johnson's technical clarity and expressive phrasing, further establishing her reputation as one of the most prominent clarinetists of her generation and cementing the status of these specific concertos within the standard woodwind repertoire.