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Mitchell Lurie, former principal clarinet with the Pittsburgh and Chicago Symphonies under Fritz Reiner, taught at the University of Southern California for 50 years, and is possibly the best-known clarinetist in the world. The Brahms Sonatas were originally on Crystal LP S301, which was one of Crystal's best-selling LPs. Richard Lesser, one of Lurie's prize students, was principal clarinet with the Israel Philharmonic for 35 years. Jordan Charnofsky has performed as guitarist with the Los Angeles Opera, the Academy Awards, the Playboy Jazz Festival, and is one of Hollywood's top recording artists. Daniel Kessner's more than 100 compositions have received over 500 performances worldwide. Kessner's Dances receive their premiere recording on this CD.