The eminent Swiss-born, German-based clarinettist Eduard Brunner has had an immense influence on the development of modern repertoire for his instrument, commissioning and premièring an extraordinary number of new works from the world’s leading composers. His phenomenal technique underlies an adventurous approach to music without for an instant sacrificing its emotional impact, the absolute beauty of tone he produces or the thrill of discovering previously unheard sonorities. By turns exuberant, introspective and hypnotic, the works on this disc chart rewarding new territories for the inquisitive listener.