Complete Oboe Concertos and Sonatas
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HANDEL
Complete Oboe Concertos and Sonatas
Sarah Francis (oboe) / London Harpsichord Ensemble
[ Heritage / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 1 May 2015
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Sarah Francis performs Handel's complete oboe concertos and sonatas with the London Harpsichord Ensemble. These interpretations are perhaps the finest on modern instruments and have received the highest accolades from national and international press alike. The booklet includes an informative essay by Handel expert, Anthony Hicks. Formerly on the Unicorn and Regis labels, the recordings are offered at budget price.
Sarah Francis is one of Britain's foremost oboists, enjoying an international career as a concert performer, broadcast artist, recording artist, chamber musician and teacher. She has recorded for Decca, Hyperion, Chandos and Naxos and her recordings are frequently played on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concert appearances have taken her all over the world including appearances at the BBC Proms. Gordon Crosse, William Matthias and Anthony Payne have all written concertos for her.
Tracks:
Oboe Concerto No. 1 in B flat major, HWV 301
Oboe Sonata in f major, HWV 363a
Sonata in G minor for violin or oboe and continuo, HWV364a, Op. 1 No. 6
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, HWV 302a
Sonata in G minor for oboe, two violins and basso continuo, HWV 404
Sonata in B flat major for oboe and continuo, HWV357
Sonata in C minor for oboe and continuo, HWV366, Op. 1 No. 8
Oboe Concerto No. 3 in G minor, HWV 287
