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Wow, great interview, Laurie! I particularly loved her points about how the concerto and the Kreutzer seem to have been tailored to the specific violinists. It's always interesting to hear about the rich histories of these great pieces.

Looking forward to (and hoping for better luck in) the next CD giveaway!

I've been playing violin for about 50 years, and about 40 years professionally, but I have never or ever heard the Clement violin concerto.
And, I have never even seen the music to it published anywhere . Interesting !

I'd like to know where to find the printed music for this Clement violin concerto .

I remember reading that Beethoven dedicated his concerto to Clement.

I'll have to get this CD...I've always thought Clement wrote many more than just a single concerto (6 to 8? I'm away from my books)...yet all this talk makes it seem as there is only the one. Clement did write a few other violin concertos as well as various other works, but his Concerto in D Major of 1805 is the one with the strong connection to the Beethoven. Just imagine if Beethoven had written a sonata for Clement and a concerto for Bridgetower, we would have two completely different pieces! If you are interested in getting the music, I believe you can get it from AR Editions: click here!

BTW for Internet newbies, anything that is highlighted, you can click on!

Ms. Pine and Ms. Niles:

Wonderful interview and fascinating information. The Beethoven is my all-time favorite concerto. Having read the recent book on Beethoven's Concerto, I'm really eager to hear the Clement, and your recording is on my list.

And, as far as the historical record, it reinforces the belief that so monumental a giant as Beethoven would not have associated himself with a clown, but with a serious artist.

And, also, that his concerto didn't spring from the air like some kind of lightening bolt from Zeus, but came from the influences around him. Can't the same be said for the influence of Vivaldi and others on Bach, and of Haydn on Mozart?

Cheers,
Sandy

Do you have anything interesting coming up as far as world premiere recordings? An album of Bridgetower works perhaps? :-) Concidentally fascinating, as the Beethoven Concerto has been on the CD player for the past month! Thank you so much for posting this very insightful interview - it's wonderful to see, simply by knowing that artists are writing their own cadenzas and publishing - that contrary to public belief, classical music is alive and well!

Very much looking forward to hearing Rachel's recording.

Laurie,

Great interview!

Rachel,

Thanks for all the efforts you are making expanding the repertoire and the research you accomplish.

I just ordered the music and look forward to hearing your interpretations

All the best,
Drew