Glem has reunited with his longtime friend Gustavo Dudamel for a concerto that highlights Venezuela’s national instrument.
A wide variety of classical projects — including those from the SF Symphony and the LA Phil — get nods as well.
The clarinetist has made a specialty of You Have the Right to Remain Silent, and it’s a powerhouse performance.
Nina C. Young, Koh’s neighbor, composed Traces for her, and it’s the highlight of a concert conducted by Jeffrey Kahane.
The standout group makes an impact with contemporary works, many of them transcribed by the ensemble.