Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023
Jane Mitchell, Viola
Eri Anderson, Clarinet
Alexandra Carlson, Piano
At the end of his career, after vowing to retire from composing, Brahms wrote two sonatas for his clarinetist friend Richard Mühlfield, but quickly provided alternate versions for the viola. Naples Philharmonic Orchestra members Jane Mitchell and Eric Anderson and pianist Alexandra Carlson will present a unique reading of both sonatas, alternating instruments between the movements and perhaps even playing some movements together as a trio. Decide for yourself which instrument best suits the music!