My ears are still in heaven after just hearing Sabine Meyer play Camille Saint-Sa?ns?s Sonata Op. 167 in E-flat. This particular piece is my favorite of all the clarinet repertoire that I have ever studied, and I have only recently heard recordings of it, one performed by Reginald Kell and the other by Harold Wright.

When this piece began (I’m listening to WGBH right now), I knew immediately that this performance would be incredible, even though at the time I didn’t know who was playing. There are certain spots in which I’m used to hearing the clarinet go over the register break, and I didn’t hear them. Also, there are other spots where intonation is tricky, and hers was flawless. The tempos she played in were quite fast, and her tounging and technique were again flawless. Her tone quality is rich, full and very smooth (liquid gold).

This was, of course, not the first time I’ve heard Sabine Meyer play. However, the most memorable piece I’ve heard her play to date was one of Spohr’s. It so inspired me that I purchased it, only to see how difficult it really was. She just made it sound so easy and so beautiful!

Read more about Sabine Meyer at EMI’s website. I am going to purchase this new CD of hers? “French? Recital” right now!