Quintet In B Flat Major For Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola And Violoncello, Op. 34 (J.182) / Trio In G Minor For Flute, Violoncello And Piano (J.259)

Released in 1981 on the CRD Records label, this recording brings together two of Carl Maria von Weber's chamber works: the Clarinet Quintet in B-flat major and the Trio in G minor for flute, cello, and piano. These pieces represent Weber’s transition from his operatic roots toward more intimate chamber settings, showcasing his ability to blend virtuosic instrumental color with early Romantic structural sensitivity. The release serves as a definitive document of the period’s interest in reviving and refining the interpretation of lesser-known German Romantic chamber repertoire.

The recording features The Nash Ensemble, a chamber group established in London in 1964 that became widely regarded for its versatility and technical precision. Antony Pay, a prominent clarinetist known for his work on both modern and historical instruments, leads the performance alongside flutist Judith Pearce. The production was praised for its balance and clarity, capturing the ensemble's characteristic tonal warmth and structural rigor, which helped solidify CRD’s reputation as a label committed to high-fidelity documentation of fine chamber music.