This recording showcases the clarinet concertos of Bernhard Henrik Crusell (1775–1838), a celebrated Finnish-born Swedish clarinetist and composer. Crusell rose from modest beginnings to become one of Europe’s leading clarinet virtuosos in the early 19th century. His concertos, written primarily for his own use, blend French-inspired classicism with lyrical melodies and technical brilliance. The three concertos—Op. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 5 in F minor, and Op. 11 in B-flat major—highlight Crusell’s deep understanding of the clarinet’s expressive capabilities. Op. 1 is marked by charm and symmetry, Op. 5 by emotional depth and Beethovenian intensity, and Op. 11 by virtuosic flair and stylistic elegance. Performed by Karl Leister, one of the foremost clarinetists of his generation, with the Lahti Symphony Orchestra conducted by Osmo Vänskä, this album brings new vitality to works once unjustly neglected.