Obviously, of chief interest here is a work for the rarely-used basset clarinet and orchestra by Uzbekistani-born Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin (b. 1957) titled
Ornamental Air (2007, 22 minutes). One of the most prominent living Australian composers, Kats-Chernin writes in a melodic, highly accessible style. If you haven't already, please check out this highly enjoyable ABC Classics CD of her Ballet Suite
Wild Swans, PC 2 and
Mythic for orchestra:
http://www.amazon.com/Elena-Kats-Chernin-Wild-Swans/dp/B000A2H3EO/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1358129607&sr=1-1&keywords=kats-cherninGetting back to the Chandos CD, the clarinetist (and basset clarinetist) is Michael Collins, who also directs the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in this recording.
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