Composer Jim Odrich's new
Rondo for Clarinet and
Orchestra is a delight for any
clarinetist. Odrich along with
his brother, clarinetist Ron
Odrich, decided the piece
would be written for symphony
orchestra, while giving the
clarinetist the option to
perform the solo part with
either Bb clarinet or the
larger bass clarinet. The
result of their efforts is a
work that features moments of
contemplative lyricism as well
as exuberant expressions of
joy and excitement. The
orchestral figures are
performed with comfort and
elegance, while the rhythm
section provides a subtle
controlled underlying
pulsation that never gets
anywhere close to overpowering
the orchestra. Ron performs
the clarinet solo, adding a
generous sprinkling of ad-lib
creations.
This Music Minus One edition
includes a printed edition of
the complete solo part,
engraved on easy-to-read,
acid-free ivory paper. The
compact disc contains the
complete performance, as well
as a version minus you, the
soloist.
