Clarinet Concerto No.2 In F Minor, Op 5 / Clarinet Concerto No.2 In E Flat, Op 74

Released by Hyperion Records in 1983, this recording features Thea King performing the clarinet concertos of Bernhard Henrik Crusell and Carl Maria von Weber. The album served as a significant showcase for King's interpretative clarity and technical proficiency, contributing to the broader 20th-century revival of interest in the clarinet repertoire of the Romantic era. Hyperion, known for its commitment to high-quality classical production, captured these performances to highlight the stylistic dialogue between Weber's bravura writing and Crusell’s more lyrical, idiomatic approach to the instrument.

The production brought together the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Alun Francis, providing a polished orchestral backdrop that emphasizes the sophisticated textures of the compositions. Upon its release, the album was well-received by critics for its balanced sound engineering and King's nuanced phrasing. It remains a notable entry in the catalog of clarinet literature, documenting a period when Thea King was widely recognized for her scholarly and performance contributions to the woodwind canon.