Oboe Concertos

 
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ALBINONI / BELLINI / HANDEL / BACH FAMILY / MOZART / TELEMANN / VIVALDI / etc
Oboe Concertos
Stefan Schilli, Pier Luigi Fabretti, Andrius Puskunigis, Anthony Camden, Julia Girdwood, Anna Starr, etc (oboes) / Various orchestras

[ Brilliant Classics / 12 CD Box Set ]

Release Date: Monday 16 January 2017

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Like the violin, the oboe is one of the few instruments to have retained its popularity as a concerto instrument from the days of early Baroque for centuries to come. Thanks to its piercing timbre, able to soar above ensembles large and small, the instrument inspired works of excellent quality from a vast array of composers. This box brings together some of the finest music for oboe and orchestra from the Baroque period to the late Classical.

We begin with the master of the Baroque oboe concerto, Antonio Vivaldi, who wrote over 20 concertos for the oboe. Although the instrument was still in flux at this point - and Vivaldi had to moderate some of his writing to accommodate the oboe's lack of agility in playing wide leaps at speed - he still manages to produce some creative and highly pleasing works. Albinoni was less inclined to rewrite violin music for the oboe (something Vivaldi did regularly), making his compositions more idiomatic. He experimented with writing for a variety of instrumental combinations, weaving his concertos for one or two oboes into the same opus of violin concertos, again underlining the two instruments' connection.

J.S. Bach's Double Concerto for violin and oboe is a shining gem; despite the original manuscript being long lost, and the only available score a reconstruction based on the transcription for twoharpsichords, Bach's characteristic solo instrument writing shines through, particularly in the sweet cantabile of the slow movement. His son's writing for oboe was more extensive and represents a marked change in style from the Baroque era, as the oboe became a popular instrument for chamber music of this period in an ensemble as well as alone.

It is interesting, therefore, to have C.P.E. Bach's Pastorale and Oboe Sonata included here alongside his concertos, demonstrating the value of the oboe during this period across many genres.

Mozart's Oboe Concerto K314 holds its rightful place as an outstanding example of the concerto genre in the Classical period. He wrote it for Giuseppe Ferlendis, whose own oboe concerto also features on this release. Once thought to have been written by Mozart himself, Ferlendis's concerto shares many elegant characteristics with the great composer's style.

The oboe concertos of several lesser known composers serve as an interesting counterpoint to the more established works of this genre. Vincenzo Bellini wrote one of the few concertos for the instrument of the 19th century. Although better known for his outstanding operas - such as Norma - Bellini was also an adept orchestral writer. His bel canto style shines through on this beautiful oboe concerto. The Bohemian composer Rosetti wrote nine concertos for oboe, of which the Concerto in D - featured on this release - is one of the best examples, showcasing the composer's imaginative orchestration and skilful contrapuntal writing.

This box includes performances from soloists and performers from around Europe. Vivaldi's Baroque repertoire is expertly handled by experienced performers L'Arte dell'Arco, featuring Pier Luigi Fabretti as the soloist. Albinoni's works are performed by the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, with Stefan Schilli and Giovanni Deangeli in the solo roles; the Lithuanian ensemble St Christopher Chamber Orchestra explores Telemann's concertos, meanwhile. A classic performance by Anthony Camden alongside the City of London Sinfonia is a highlight of this set, as the CD features Camden's own arrangements of Handel's music, expertly edited and performed.

For oboe concertos both familiar and unknown, this is a comprehensive set, with performances of the highest quality. Whether dipping into Albinoni's lively works or indulging in the sweet bel canto of Bellini's masterful concerto, there is a wealth of music here to be enjoyed and treasured.

An extensive collection favourite Oboe Concertos from the Baroque and Classical Era! The oboe was one of the first wind instruments gaining a solo role in the Baroque. Its strong, nasal timbre, able of expressing both joy and sadness, established the instrument as a leading voice within the instrumental ensemble.

This 12CD set contains oboe concertos by Albinoni, Vivaldi, Marcello, Telemann, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Bellini, Rosetti, Lebrun, Fiorillo, Dittersdorf, Ferlendis, Hofmann and Mozart.

Excellent performances on period instruments by leading soloists in their field: Stefan Schilli, Pier Luigi Fabretti, Andrius Puskunigis and others. Recorded between 1995 and 2015.

Contains liner notes written by Philip Borg-Wheeler specially for this release.

"There is an abundance of enticing music, well performed by all the soloists. The orchestral sound is beautifully blended and well recorded." (MusicWeb on the Albinoni)

Tracks:

Albinoni:
12 Concertos, Op. 7
12 Concertos, Op. 9

Bach, C P E:
Oboe Concerto in B flat major, Wq. 164 (H466)
Pastorale
Oboe Sonata in G minor, Wq. 135 (H549)
Oboe Concerto in E flat major, Wq. 165 (H468)

Bach, J S:
Oboe Concerto in F major, BWV1053
Oboe Concerto in A major, BWV1055
Oboe Concerto in G minor, BWV1056
Oboe d'amore Concerto in G major (arranged after 3 cantatas BWV100, 170 & 30)
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C minor, BWV1060

Bellini:
Oboe Concerto in E flat major

Dittersdorf:
Concerto for Oboe D'Amore in A Major, L.43b

Ferlendis:
Concerto for Oboe No. 1 in F major

Fiorillo:
Sinfonia Concertante in F major for two oboes

Handel:
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B flat major, HWV 301
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, HWV 302a
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor, HWV 287
Air & Rondo
Suite in G minor
Ottone - Overture

Hofmann, L:
Oboe Concerto in C major (Badley C2)

Marcello, A:
Oboe Concerto in D Minor

Mozart:
Oboe Concerto In C major, K314

Rosetti:
Oboe Concerto in D major, Murray C33, Kaul III:28

Telemann:
Overtures with obbligato oboe

Vivaldi:
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV449
Concerto for 2 mandolins, strings & organ in G minor, RV460
Oboe Concerto in B flat major, RV465
Oboe Concerto in F major, RV456
Oboe Concerto in D minor, RV454
Oboe Concerto in B flat major, RV464
Oboe Concerto in D major, RV453
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV463
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV450
Oboe Concerto in F major, RV457
Concerto in C Major, RV 448
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV451
Concerto in C major, RV 184
Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV462
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV447
Oboe Concerto in F major, RV455
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV 452
Oboe Concerto, RV 458
Oboe Concerto in C major, RV446
Oboe Concerto in G minor, RV459

Vivaldi • Concerto in La minore per Oboe e Archi RV 462