bilingual edition in German and English

The clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld (1856-1907) of Meiningen was a legend in his own lifetime. He inspired Johannes Brahms’ brilliant chamber works for clarinet which resulted in a veritable ‘clarinet boom’.

Published for the first time in an unabridged version, this biography was written by his brother Christian Mühlfeld as a first-hand testimony from the family's perspective. It is an account of the musician’s life, accompanied by several tables of factual information and a collection of concert reviews. With its detailed introductions and commentaries it constitutes a valuable key to the life and work of this exceptional musician. This publication, which includes an article on Mühlfeld’s instruments by the clarinet maker Jochen Seggelke, will fascinate clarinettists, musicologists, and music lovers alike.

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