Fiterstein, Korepanova close FOCM’s transitional season with insight, panache

Fiterstein, Korepanova close FOCM’s transitional season with insight, panache

The clarinet is a difficult instrument to present in recital, in part because of limited solo repertoire and, at times, the ability of the player to command the spotlight for an entire program. 

These caveats certainly did not apply to Alexander Fiterstein, who presented an outstanding concert for Friends of Chamber Music on Tuesday night at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. Fiterstein, the new co-artistic director of the venerable chamber music series, was joined by pianist Asiya Korepanova, an outstanding player and one of the finest recital accompanists.