Aaron Rabushka wrote:

>Many value the chamber works of Brahms that feature the clarinet
>(quintet, trio, two sonatas), although I find them overly opaque.

"Opaque" is a good description, and, for me, that's a feature that adds
to the pleasure of listening to these works.  The quintet and sonatas are
autumnal in nature, and I find the "film" covering the works ideal for the
emotions that are conveyed.

I apologize to Aaron in case I have not used "opaque" in the way he
intended.

Don Satz
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