Bernstein:Clarinet Sonata/Polin: Margo'a & Synaula II/Dello Joio: Concertante/Russo: 2 Studies

Released in 1979 by the Orion Master Recordings label, this LP is part of a niche series dedicated to documenting 20th-century American chamber and solo instrumental music. The label, founded by Giveon Cornfield, sought to bridge the gap for contemporary composers who were often overlooked by major commercial labels, providing a platform for works that spanned modernist experimentation and more lyrical, neoclassical sensibilities.

The disc features a collaborative program centered around the clarinet, highlighting the versatility of the instrument across four distinct compositional voices. The inclusion of Leonard Bernstein's early Clarinet Sonata, alongside works by Norman Dello Joio and experimental contributions from Claire Polin and John Russo, reflects the eclecticism of the late 1970s classical landscape. It was designed to serve both as a pedagogical resource and a preservation of then-contemporary repertoire, receiving modest attention primarily within academic circles and among dedicated collectors of 20th-century chamber music.