An ode to the clarinet

In his latest album, Wang Tao pays homage to the versatility of the woodwind instrument by using it to perform a diverse selection of classical masterpieces by composers from all over the world, Chen Nan reports.

Clarinetist Wang Tao is eager to display the versatility of his musical instrument, which has long played an important role in symphony orchestras and jazz groups.

In his latest album Spin, Wang plays pieces by composers from different cultures, such as Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango, which was originally written for the flute and guitar, Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski's 5 Dance Preludes for the clarinet and piano, and Austrian composer Fritz Kreisler's 3 Old Viennese Dances for the piano and violin.