South African-Dutch clarinetist Maria du Toit and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Arjan Tien have released the album "Clarinet Colours" on Channel Classics. Exploring the contemporary clarinet repertoire of South African composers opens a sonic world of impressive colors and strong contrasts. South Africa, often referred to as the "rainbow nation," embodies a complex web of cultures, languages, and histories intertwined by resilience and renewal. This album reflects that spirit: it showcases the remarkable versatility of the clarinet and traverses a broad spectrum of expressive colors and energies. The concertos by leading South African composers such as David Earl, Roelof Temmingh, and Conrad Asman were written for or dedicated to Maria du Toit