Recordings
WIND IN THE REEDS (2006)
“This ensemble has a wonderful blend and plays very well as one voice – in magnificent tonal moments they have the majesty and breadth of a pipe organ.”
American Record Guide
“…the ensemble plays beautifully and demonstrates conclusively the versatility and sound only a clarinet choir can produce. This recording is a joy to listen to.”
The Instrumentalist
“Luckily for us today, recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in the clarinet choir and at the vanguard of this movement here in the U.S. is Mitchell Estrin and the University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble. In addition to displaying the commitment of Professor Estrin to the clarinet choir medium, Wind in the Reeds also shows the depth of the clarinet program at the University of Florida. The playing is well centered in tone and displays crisp technique thoughout a wide variety of styles. This fine clarinet performance is further enhanced by the tasteful phrasing found under the baton of Mitchell Estrin, former clarinetist with the New York Philharmonic. The band director or clarinet teacher will find Wind in the Reeds not only an enjoyable listen but also an excellent teaching tool. It superbly demonstrates the clarinet as it was meant to be played, as well as giving exposure to often overlooked members of the clarinet family. I recommend it heartily to any fan of the clarinet.”
www.Banddirector.com
“This album is wonderful. All the pieces are superbly arranged and played in their entirety. The level of musicianship displayed is first rate. This ensemble plays with a definite sensitivity to the overall group sound and great clarinet tone. If you’re a clarinetist or someone interested in clarinet ensembles, get this CD…and their follow-up one too. ” 5.0 out of 5 Stars
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CLARINET THUNDER (2009)
“This is the followup to the immensely successful Wind in the Reeds recording by the University of Florida clarinet ensemble.and you don’t have to be a clarinetist to appreciate this marvelous CD. The collection features some classic band & orchestra literature transcribed for full clarinet choir, as well as some fascinating original works. The orchestral transcriptions are works of Weber, Elgar, Rimsky-Korsakov, and a dazzling Scherzo from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This is a recording you will definitely enjoy hearing again and again.”
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CLARINET CHOIR CLASSICS (2013)
“The Lords & Ladies of Licorice are back!! This is the third recording by the widely acclaimed University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble and it is an absolute treat. Among the treasures on this recording is The Young Person’s Guide to the Clarinet Choir (Harvey & Estrin). In a similar style of The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (Benjamin Britten) this piece introduces each member of the clarinet choir to the listener (including the A-flat clarinet and the basset horn).”
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“The beautiful sounds, blend and balance in this performance are quite notable, as is the excellent intonation. Again, virtuosity is on full display in Estrin’s ensemble, with outstanding technique and articulation. The quality of the recording here is also to be commended; balances and reverberation are perfect.”
The Clarinet
CHRISTMAS CLARINETS (2016)
5.0 out of 5 Stars
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