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CD321: OBOIST PETER CHRIST. With Crystal Chamber Soloists. Randall Thompson: Suite
for Oboe, Clarinet, & Viola; Vincent
Persichetti:
Parable for Solo Oboe; William
Grant Still: Miniatures for Flute, Oboe, & Piano; William Schmidt: The
Sparrow & The Amazing Mr. Avaunt. Alberto
Ginastera:
Duo for Flute & Oboe. "RECORDING OF SPECIAL MERIT... excellent performance" Stereo Review UPC
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Peter Christ has performed over
2000 concerts with the Westwood Wind Quintet, which he founded in 1959. He has
been first oboe with the San Diego Symphony, the Roger Wagner Chorale
Orchestra, the California Chamber Symphony, the Los Angeles and San Francisco
Ballet Orchestras, and performed frequently with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
and the major film studio orchestras. Click here for more information and details about Peter Christ.
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Thompson Suite: Mvt
1 (Gaio) Mvt
2 (Adagio Assai) Mvt
3 (Allegro) Mvt
4 (Lento Religioso) Mvt
5 (Grave – Allegretto)
Persichetti Parable Ginastera
Duo: Mvt
1 (Sonata) Mvt
2 (Pastorale) Mvt
3 (Fuga) Schmidt The Sparrow and the Amazing_Mr.Avaunt: 1.
The Sparrow 2.
Mr. Avaunt Still Miniatures: Mvt
1 (I Ride an Old Paint) Mvt
2 (Adolorido) Mvt
3 (Jesus is a Rock in the Weary Land)
Mvt
4 (Yaravi) Mvt
5 (A Frog Went A-Courtin’)
CD323: JOHN MACK, OBOE – former principal oboe, Cleveland Orchestra. Mozart: Quartet in F; Loeffler: Deux
Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola, and Piano; Paladilhe:
Solo de Concert;
Britten: Six Metamorphoses after Ovid.
With the Cleveland Orchestra String Quartet, and Eunice Podis, piano. "...superb performances". Fanfare
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Mozart Quartet in F: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt
3(Rondeau) Loeffler Deux Rhapsodies: L'Etang La Cornemuse (beginning
at :20)
Paladilhe: Solo de Concert Britten:
Metamorphoses Pan Phaeton Niobe Bacchus Narcissus Arethusa
CD324: JOHN MACK, OBOE. Schumann: Three Romances; Saint-Saens: Oboe Sonata; Hindemith: Oboe Sonata; Poulenc: Oboe Sonata; also French contest pieces by Murgier, Berghmans, Planel,
and Barraud. With Eunice Podis, piano. "Mack, principal
of the Cleveland Orchestra, is one of the world’s major virtuosos - sheer class
in all departments. Beauty of tone and security of playing are glorious." San Francisco Chronicle UPC 009414732422 BUY
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Schumann Three Romances: Mvt
1(Nicht Schnell) Mvt
2(Einfach, Innig) Mvt
3(Nicht Schnell) Saint-Saens Oboe
Sonata: Mvt 1(Andantino) Mvt 2(Pastorale) Mvt
3(Molto Allegro) Hindemith: Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Poulenc:
Sonata Mvt
1 Mvt
2 Mvt
3 Murgier: Capriccio Berghmans: Pavane Planel: Serenade Barraud: Romance
CD326: HARRY SARGOUS, OBOE. William Bolcom: For the Continuation of Life - Aubade; and A Spring Concertino; Leslie Bassett: Dialogues; Henry
Cowell: Three Ostinati with Chorales; Lawrence
Singer: Sensazione II.
Toronto Sinfonietta, Carl St. Clair,
conductor; William Bolcom, piano; Robert
Conway, piano.
"...a handsome production and a valuable one as well" Fanfare. "Sargous may be the greatest American oboist of this genre" American
Record Guide
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Bolcom: For the Continuation of Life Singer: Sensazione II Cowell
Three Ostinati: Chorale I Ostinato I Chorale II Ostinato II Chorale III Ostinato III Bolcom: A Spring Concertino Bassett:
Dialogues Flowing (begin:
35) Assertive Declamatory Reflective
CD327: ARCHITECTURE AND ARIA - THREE CENTURIES OF THE VIRTUOSO OBOE, Harry Sargous, oboe. Bach: Sonata in G Minor for Oboe
& Piano; Stefan Wolpe: Sonata for Oboe & Piano; Antonino Pasculli: Gran
Concerto su Temi dall'Opera; Andrew Mead: Scena for Solo Oboe; with Laura Ward,
piano. “...gratifying
to hear; extraordinary instrumental abilities” American Record Guide.
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Bach Sonata in G Minor: Mvt
1(Andante) Mvt 2(Siciliano) Mvt
3(Presto) Wolpe Sonata: Mvt
1(Tanz) (begin :32) Mvt
2(Molto Adagio) Mvt
3(Embittered) Mvt
4(Allegro con grazia) Pasculli: Gran Concerto (begin
1:15)
Mead: Scena
CD328: CAROLYN HOVE, ENGLISH HORN & OBOE. Hindemith: Sonate für Englisch Horn und Klavier;
Vincent Persichetti: Parable for Solo English Horn; Elliott Carter: Pastoral
for English Horn and Piano; Esa-Pekka Salonen: Second Meeting for Oboe &
Piano; John Marvin: Five Pieces for English Horn & Piano; Thomas Stevens:
Triangles IV for English Horn. Carolyn Hove is
solo English horn with Los Angeles Philharmonic. With Gloria Cheng, piano. “Sensational” InTune
Magazine
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Hindemith Sonata: Mvt
1(Langsam) Mvt
2(Allegro Pesante) Mvt
3(Moderato) (begin: 30) Mvt
4(Scherzo, Schnell) Mvt
5(Moderato) Mvt
6(Allegro Pesante) Salonen: Second Meeting Marvin:
Five Pieces Exposition Madrigal Burlesca Romance Pastoral Persichetti: Parable Pastoral Stevens: Triangles IV
CD329: CAROLYN HOVE, ENGLISH HORN - Ascending to Superlatives. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Eclogues (for flute, English horn, and
guitar); Alan Hovhaness: Suite, op.21 (for English horn and bassoon); William
Kraft: Encounters XI - The Demise of Suriyodhaya (for English horn and
percussion); Gerhard Samuel: Lyric Scene (for English horn, 2 violins, and
cello); Paul Turok: Improvisations, op. 67 (for English horn, violin, and
piano).
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Performers are Carolyn Hove, English horn; Mary
Stolper, flute; Paul Viapiano, guitar; David Breidenthal, bassoon; Raynor
Carroll, percussion; Camille Avellano, violin; Ingrid Chun, violin; Daniel
Rothmuller, cello.
Carolyn Hove has been solo English horn with the Los
Angeles Philharmonic since 1988. All of the performers
are in the Los Angeles Philharmonic, except the guitarist, who plays with the
orchestra whenever guitar is needed. “I cannot describe Carolyn Hove’s English horn playing
without ascending into superlatives. It is simply one of the most gorgeous,
‘juicy’ sounds I have ever encountered.” Bruce Gbur, American
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Tedesco Eclogues: Mvt
1(Andantino) Mvt 2(Allegro) Mvt
3(Lento) Mvt
4(Allegretto) Kraft Encounters: Tactics Suriyodhaya’s
Dream Peace of God (begin
2:42)
Strategy (begin
:15) Turok: Improvisations Samuel: Lyric Scene Hovhaness: Adagio espressivo Allegro grazioso Andante espressivo
CD354: WEISS FAMILY WOODWINDS, Then and Now. Dawn Weiss, Flute; David Weiss, Oboe;
Abraham Weiss, Bassoon. With Zita Carno, Piano.
Vivaldi: Sonata in G Minor (flute, oboe,
bassoon, harpsichord); Messiaen: Le Merle Noir (flute, piano); Bourdeau:
Premier Solo (bassoon, piano); Hindemith: Sonata (oboe, piano); Tomas Svoboda:
Trio (flute, oboe, bassoon); Worthey: Sandcastles (flute, oboe, bassoon). UPC 009414735423 
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Dawn Weiss
was principal flute 25 years Oregon Symphony; David Weiss was principal oboe 30
years Los Angeles Philharmonic; Abraham Weiss is principal bassoon Rochester
Philharmonic (40 years). The Svoboda and Worthey pieces were recorded live at
their world premieres on April 3, 2010 at the
University of Southern California. The other pieces were originally on Crystal
Records LP S354, released in 1978, and digitally remastered for this CD in
2010.
“played superbly, marvelous sensitivity” Fanfare
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Vivaldi: Sonata in G Minor Allegro
ma cantabile Largo Allegro
molto Messiaen: La
Merle Noir Bourdeau: Premier
Solo Hindemith: Sonata Munter Sehr
Langsam; Lebhaft Svoboda:
Trio Andante Vivace Lento Vivace Andante
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CD640: THE PLYMOUTH TRIO - John Mack, Oboe. Christina Price, Soprano; John Herr, Keyboard. Klaus George Roy: Miracles Are Not Ceased; Samuel Adler: The Rocking Horse Winner; J.S. Bach: Gerechter Gott (from Cantata 89), Seufzer,
Tränen, Kummer, Not (from Cantata 21), Ich Will Auf
den Herren Schau’n (from Cantata 93); Handel: Three Arias; Mendelssohn: Meine Seele, from Psalm 42; Ferdinando Fortunati: Romance de Galatee, Romance de
Bliomberis. John Mack was solo oboist with the Cleveland Orchestra; this is the
first of two CDs with the Plymouth Trio featuring the most beautiful arias for
this combination.
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“Crystal’s sound is clear and lifelike throughout.” Fanfare.
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Fortunati: Romance de Galatée Romance de Bliombéris J.S. Bach
Selections from: Cantata 89 (Gerechter Gott, Ach,
Rechnest du) Cantata 21 (Seufzer, Tränen,
Kummer, Not) Cantata 93 (Ich Will Auf den
Herren Schau’n) Mendelssohn: Meine Seele Dürstet Nach Gott (from Psalm 42) Roy: Miracles Are Not Ceased Telemann:
Endlich Wird die Stunde Schlagen Das Wetter Rührt Mit Strahl und
Blitzen Adler: The Rocking Horse Winner Handel:
Süunder, Schaut mit Furcht und
Zagen Guardian Angels Meine Seele Hört im Sehen
CD641: THE PLYMOUTH TRIO - John Mack,
oboe. Christina Price, soprano; John Herr, harpsichord and
piano; with Robert Perry, cello.
J.S. Bach: Arias from Cantatas 32, 72, and 202; G.P.Telemann:
Arias from Cantatas 11, 35, and 72; William Boyce: Blessed is the Man; Adolphe
Adam: Le Retour à la Montagne; Richard Cumming: Four Folk Songs; Lewis Jones:
Serenade for Soprano, Oboe, & Piano.
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“Few oboists play better than the Cleveland Orchestra’s John Mack.” Turok’s Choice.
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Telemann Arias
from: Cantata 35
(Verlöschet,
ihr Funken der irdischen Liebe) Cantata 11 (Ein jeder läuft; Laufet,
fechtet, kämpfet, ringet) J.S. Bach
Arias from: Cantata 32 (Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen) Cantata 72 (Mein Jesu will es tun) Telemann:
Was gleicht dem Adel wahrer Christen Walle vor Inbrunst (Cantata 72) J.S. Bach Cantata 202 (Sich üben im Lieben) Boyce:
Blessed is the Man Cumming:
As Dew in April Springfield Mountain Lonesome Valley Song of the Old Maid Jones Serenade: 1. Introduction 2. The Shepherd 3. Holy Thursday 4. Infant Joy 5. The Echoing Green Adam: Le Retour à la Montagne
CD721: PAMELA PECHA, OBOE. Allessandro
Marcello: Oboe Concerto in C Minor; Domenico Cimarosa: Oboe Concerto
in C (adapted by Arthur Benjamin); Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, all with
the Janacek Chamber Orchestra, plus the following oboe and organ pieces:
Rheinberger: Andante Pastorale and Rhapsodie; Alexander Guilmant: Cantilene Pastorale;
Jan Koetsier: Partita; Johann Ludwig Krebs: Fantasie; and Hermann Schroeder:
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With Karel Paukert, organ. Pamela Pecha is
the former assistant principal oboe of the Cleveland Orchestra. Karel Paukert
is Curator of Musical Arts at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
“This disc is a credit to all involved.” American
Record Guide
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Marcello Concerto in C Minor: Mvt. 1 (Andante e spiccato) Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Presto) Cimarosa
Concerto in C: Mvt. 1 (Introduzione)
Mvt. 2 (Allegro) Mvt. 3 (Siciliana) Mvt. 4 (Allegro giusto) J.S. Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Andante) Mvt. 3 (Allegro assai) Guilmant: Cantilene Pastorale Koetsier
Partita: Mvt. 1 (Liberamente;Adagio) Mvt 2 (Larghetto) Mvt. 3 (Vivace) Mvt. 4 (Largo) Mvt. 5 (Andante
sostenuto) Rheinberger: Andante Pastorale Rhapsodie Krebs: Fantasie Schroeder
Drei Dialoge: Mvt. 1 (Moderato) Mvt. 2 (Andante sostenuto)
Mvt. 3 (Poco vivo)
CD722: GRAND SONATAS FOR OBOE. Mark Weiger, Oboe. Francois Devienne: Sonatas in G Major and D Minor for
Oboe and Piano; Jacques Christian Michel Widerkehr: Duo Sonatas in C Major and
E Minor for Oboe and Piano. With Arthur Rowe, Piano. UPC 009414772220 BUY
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Mark Weiger was an internationally-acclaimed
oboe soloist and leader of the double-reed ensemble Wizards! His playing has been described as "appealing and beautiful" by the N.Y. Times. Click here for
more information about Mark Weiger.
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Devienne Sonata in G Major: Mvt. 1 (Allegro Brillante)
Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Rondo poco moderato) Sonata in D Minor: Mvt. 1 (Allegro con Gusto)
Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Presto) Widerkehr
Duo Sonata in C Major: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Menuetto -Trio)
Mvt. 3 (Adagio sans lenteur) Mvt. 4 (Allegro) Duo Sonata in E Minor: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Menuetto-Trios I & II) Mvt. 3 (Adagio sans lenteur) Mvt. 4 (Allegro)
CD723:
RENDEZVOUS AND DREAMS.
Peter Christ, Oboe, with the Crystal Chamber Soloists. Vazgen Muradian: Concerto for Oboe and
Strings; Martin Scot Kosins: Rendezvous and Dreams (oboe & piano); John
Biggs: Dance Suite (oboe & string trio); Gregory La Traille: Quintet (oboe & string quartet). UPC 009414772329 BUY
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Crystal Chamber Soloists:
Violins: Daniel Rouslin, Debbie Dare, Michael Grossman; Violas: Joseph Gold, Charles
Noble, Abigail Stoughton; Cello: Bruce McIntosh; Piano: Lisa Bergman.
Peter Christ has performed over 2000
concerts with the Westwood Wind Quintet, which he founded in 1959. He has been
first oboe with the San Diego Symphony, the Roger Wagner Chorale Orchestra, the
California Chamber Symphony, the Los Angeles and San Francisco Ballet
Orchestras, and performed frequently with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the
major film studio orchestras. Click here for
more information and details about Peter Christ.
“Colorful new works...” Gramophone
“Illuminating, entrancing recital…Muradian’s concertos [are] a
real treasure-trove to be mined…Kosin’s movements are quite lovely—delicate and
alluring…Biggs’ work deserves the widest possible exposure…LaTraille’s Quintet
[gives us] scintillating, enjoyable music that enhances not only listener
pleasure but intellectual stimulation as well. Who says modern music was stale?
This release proves them wrong!”
American Record Guide
“Christ’s musicianship is unequivocally
dead-on, and the same can be said for his colleagues.” Fanfare
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Muradian
Concerto: Mvt
1 Adagio Improviso (beg. 10) Mvt
1 Allegro (beg. 8:39) Mvt
2 (beg. :36) Mvt
3 (beg. :18) Kosins Rendezvous and Dreams: Mvt
1 Rendezvous for One (beg. :30) Mvt
2 Tango Mvt
3 The Love I Saw But Once Mvt
4 Adieu Piaf, Adieu (beg. :20)
Mvt
5 Morning Must Come Biggs Dance
Suite: Mvt
1 Tango Mvt
2 Waltz Mvt
3 Basse Danse Mvt
4 Grecian Dance La Traille
Quintet: Mvt
1 Allegro Mvt
2 Andante Mvt
3 Presto Vivo (beg. :13)
CD7
24: 20th CENTURY BRITISH MUSIC FOR OBOE
& PIANO. William McMullen, Oboe; Catherine Herbener, Piano. Richard Rodney Bennett: After Syrinx I;
Herbert Howells: Sonata; Gordon Jacob: Seven Bagatelles (for solo oboe); Lennox
Berkeley: Sonatina; Edmund Rubbra: Sonata in C, op. 100. UPC 009414772428 BUY
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William McMullen is oboist with
the Moran Woodwind Quintet and oboe professor at the University of Nebraska,
Lincoln. He played for many years with the New York Philharmonic.
“Extraordinary
release…excellent playing.” American Record Guide
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Bennett: After Syrinx 1 Howells
Sonata: Mvt. 1 (Placido, teneramente,
ma con moto) Mvt. 2 (Lento, assai
espressivo e tranquillo) Mvt. 3 (Allegro mosso,
scherzando) Mvt. 4 (Epilogue)
Jacob Seven Bagatelles: March Elegy Waltz Slow Air Limerick Chinese Tune Galop Berkeley
Sonatina: Mvt. 1 (Molto moderato) Mvt. 2 (Andante) Mvt. 3 (Allegro) Rubbra
Sonata: Mvt. 1 (Con moto) Mvt. 2 (Elegy, lento,
liberamente) Mvt. 3 (Presto)
CD725: THE ROMANTIC ROAD. Mark Weiger, oboe, with Arthur Rowe, piano. Music from the Romantic
period: late 1800s.
Julius Röntgen: Sonata No. 1; Martin Grabert: Sonata in G minor, op. 52; Gustav
Schreck: Sonata, op. 13; Charles-Joseph Colin: 3eme Solo de Concert, op. 40;
Stanislas Verroust: 4eme Solo de Concert, op. 77. UPC 009414772527 . BUY
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“...luscious
sound…gorgeous playing. [Composers] are splendid.” American
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Mark Weiger was Professor of Oboe at the
University of Iowa and a prominent touring oboist. He was the founder/leader of
the double-reed ensemble Wizards! Arthur Rowe is currently on the faculty of
the University of Victoria in British Columbia.
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Röntgen
Sonata: Mvt. 1 (Allegro con
sentimento) Mvt. 2 (Poco animato e
grazioso) Mvt. 3 (Andante sostenuto) Grabert
Sonata: Mvt. 1 (Allegro moderato) Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Allegretto) Schreck
Sonata: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Andante quasi
allegretto) Mvt. 3 (Allegro di
molto) Colin 3ème Solo de Concert: Mvt. 1 (Allegro moderato) Mvt. 2 (Allegro) Verroust
4ème Solo de Concert: Mvt. 1 (Moderato) Mvt. 2 (Andante) Mvt. 3 (Rondo: Allegro moderato)
CD726: BACH BY BERT. Oboist
Humbert Lucarelli performs music by J.S. Bach: Partita in G Minor (trans from
the Flute Partita in a minor), Sonata in G Minor (trans from the Sonata in a
minor for flute and continuo), Sinfonias from the Easter Oratorio and Cantatas
12 and 156. "A
colourful, memorable recital that boasts a deeply expressive soloist in
Lucarelli. ...fine recording capturing to perfection Lucarelli's deeply
expressive, plangent tone.” Laurence
Vittes, Gramophone UPC
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Sinfonia
from Cantata 156
Partita in g minor Mvt
1 (Allemande) Mvt
2 (Corrente) Mvt
3 (Sarabande) Mvt
4 (Bourree Anglaise) Sonata in g minor Mvt
1 (Andante) Mvt
2 (Largo e dolce) Mvt
3 (Presto, Gigue) Sinfonia
from Easter Oratorio Sinfonia
from Cantata 12
CD727: THE POETIC OBOE. Andrea
Gullickson, Oboist, with Karen Enns,
piano.
Robert Schumann: Drei Romanzen, op.94;
Clara Schumann: Drei Romanzen, op.22; Madeleine Dring: Three Piece Suite;
Andrea Clearfield: Unremembered Wings; Andre Jolivet: Serenade. UPC 009414772725 BUY
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Reviewers have found Andrea Gullickson's
performances marked by "passages of ghostly beauty played with transparent
grace" (Santa Barbara Independent), and a "big colorful sound that
she uses to make clear-headed, decisive statements." (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). She is Professor of Music and Chair of the Department
of Music at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. "...her oboe playing ... is some of
the finest I have heard. Her tone is pure, focused, and unforced - perfectly
natural sounding and effortless..." Jerry Dubins, Fanfare "Hers is a delightful sound, supple and nicely
shaped, and she plays all of the selections with flair and a good sense of
dramatic impulse." American Record Guide
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R. Schumann
Drei Romanzen: Mvt. 1 (Nicht schnell) Mvt. 2 (Einfach, innig) Mvt. 3 (Nicht schnell) Dring
Three Piece Suite: 1. Showpiece 2. Romance 3. Finale Clearfield: Unremembered Wings Jolivet
Serenade: 1. Cantilène 2. Caprice 3. Intermède 4. Marche burlesque C. Schumann Drei Romanzen: Mvt. 1 (Andante molto) Mvt. 2 (Allegretto; Mit zarem
Vortrag) Mvt. 3 (Leidenschaftlich schnell)
CD728: OBOE WIZARDRY. Mark Weiger, Oboe; Arthur Rowe, Piano. C.T. Lalliet: Fantasie on Flotow’s Martha; and Prelude
and Variations on The Carnival of Venice; Mozart: Turkish March;
Dinicu/Heifetz: Hora Staccato; Robert Stevenson: Twinkle Variations for Solo
Oboe; Pietro di Simoni: Presto from Concerto in C; Martino Bitti: Sonata in C
Minor; Christian Frederik Barth: Sonata Brilliant. UPC 009414772824. BUY
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Mark
Weiger proves on this disc that double tonguing, triple tonguing, and circular
breathing are not only possible on the oboe but can be done with musicality and
panache.
"With every 16th note Weiger made
the music come to life" said the New York Times about a Weiger
performance. "This is indeed a recording for
the serious collector: interesting, original, and excellent in every way."
Robert McColley, Fanfare "Mark Weiger's
latest foray into the wonderful world of oboe music is a sure-fire showstopper. His sound is, as always, sweet and
pliant, one of the most luxuriant on records." Ritter, American Record Guide “Stunning virtuosity” BBC Music Magazine
The late Mark Weiger was leader of the Wizards! Double Reed Consort, which has
two highly-acclaimed CDs on the Crystal label, and
which has toured 22 states, Canada, and Australia. He was Oboe Professor at the
University of Iowa.
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Lalliet:
Fantaisie on Flotow’s Martha Bitti Sonata:_Mvt.
1 ( (begins :30) Mvt. 2 Mvt. 3 Mvt. 4 Mozart: Turkish March di Simoni: Presto from Concerto
in C (begins :28) Stephenson: Twinkle
Variations Sample 1 Sample 2 (begins
12:40) Barth Sonata Brillant: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Adagio
sostenuto) Mvt 3 (Rondo:
Scherzando) Lalliet: Prelude and Variations
on The Carnival of Venice Sample 1 (begins
2:05) Sample 2 (begins 4:55)
CD729: MIST OVER THE LAKE Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Oboe. Arthur Bliss: Conversations; Pierre-Max Dubois:
Ballade Medievale; Amilcare Ponchielli: Capriccio; Leone Sinigaglia: Twelve
Variations on a Theme by Franz Schubert; Napoleon Coste: Three Pieces; Joao
Guilherme Ripper: Kinderszenen; Patrick Stoyanovich: Seven Short Pievces; Jan
Freidlin: Mist Over the Lake. UPC 009414772923 BUY
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With Rhian
Kenny, flute; Andres Cárdenes, violin; Paul Silver, viola; David Premo, cello;
Marina diPretoro, piano; James Ferla, guitar. Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida has been principal oboe with the Pittsburgh
Symphony since 1991.
Prior to this she was associate principal
oboe with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
This CD features premiere recordings of exciting contemporary works as well as
beautiful pieces from past periods. “Hands down, one of the best
players in the world.”
American Record Guide
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Ripper: Kinderszenen Schumanniana Ciranda (begins :55) Maracatú (begins :22) Dubois: Ballade Medievale
Bliss Conversations: The Committee Meeting In the Wood In the Ballroom Soliloquy In the Tube at Oxford Circus Stoyanovich Seven Short Pieces: laid back fast a slow waltz with a fast swing ostinato slowly fast Coste Three Pieces: Divertissement Pastoral Consolazione Rondeau Montagnard Sinigaglia: Twelve Variations
Ponchielli: Capriccio (begins :25)
Freidlin: Mist Over the Lake (begins :17)
CD820: ERIN HANNIGAN, OBOE. With Simon
Sargon, piano; Scott Walzel, bassoon; Dan Florio and Drew Lang, percussion.
(released May 2008)
Simon Sargon:
Homage to Hafiz; Henri Dutilleux: Sonate pour Hautbois et Piano; Dan Welcher:
Firewing-The Flame and the the Moth; Thomas Dunhill: Friendship’s Garland-A
Suie of Five Miniatures; Simon Sargon: Haas Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano;
Paul Patterson: Duologue for Oboe and Piano.
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This CD has wonderful works that have
become standards in the oboe repertoire plus premiere recordings of pieces also
destined to become oboe masterworks. Erin Hannigan is principal oboist with the
Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She has been guest principal oboist with the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic. In the summer, she performs with the Mainly Mozart
Festival in San Diego, Calif., and the Music in the Mountains Festival in Durango,
Colorado. “Her playing is beguiling with high
level of musicianship.” Fanfare
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Sargon: Homage
to Hafiz, Mvt. 1 Homage
to Hafiz, mvt. 2 Homage
to Hafiz, mvt. 3 Dutilleux: Sonata,
mvt. 1 Sonata,
mvt. 2 Sonata,
mvt. 3 Welcher: Firewing Dunhill: Friendship's
Garland, mvt. 1 Friendship's
Garland, mvt.2 Friendship's
Garland, mvt. 3 Friendship's
Garland, mvt. 4 Friendship's
Garland, mvt. 5 Sargon: Trio,
mvt. 1 Trio,
mvt. 2 Trio,
mvt. 3 Patterson: Duologue,
mvt. 1 Duologue,
mvt. 2 Duologue,
mvt. 3 Duologue,
mvt. 4 Duologue,
mvt. 5
Zelenka, Six Chamber Sonatas for Two Oboes,
Bassoon, & Continuo – Two Volumes, CD821 and CD822. (Sonata No. 3 is performed twice, once
with violin & oboe, and once with 2 oboes.)
A friend of J.S. Bach and one of
the most respected composers of the period, Jan Dismas Zelenka wrote these six
Quatre Sonatas for two oboes (one sonata with oboe and violin), bassoon, and
continuo (harpsichord and bass).
Performed
here by principal
players from the Dallas & Houston Symphonies & St. Paul Chamber
Orchestra: Erin Hannigan and Kathryn Greenbank, Oboes; Kristin Van Cleve,
Violin; Benjamin Kamins, Bassoon; Timothy Pitts, Double Bass; Layton James,
Harpsichord. “Beautiful blend and great artistry.” American Record Gide
CD821 (vol. 1): Zelenka Sonatas 1-3 UPC 009414782120 BUY NOW
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Sonata No. 1 Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Sonata No. 2 Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Sonata No. 3, version for
violin, oboe, bassoon, continuo Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Sonata No. 3, version for 2
oboes, bassoon, continuo Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV
CD822 (vol. 2):
Zelenka Sonatas 4-6
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Sonata No. 4 Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV Sonata No. 5 Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Sonata No. 6 Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt
III Mvmt
IV
CD823: ECLECTICISM; Carolyn Hove, English Horn.
Beethoven, Seven Variations on the Theme “Bei Männern, welche Liebe Fühlen”
from Mozart’s Magic Flute; Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte (arr. for
English horn and piano); Richard Lane, Introduction and Allegro; Patricia
Morehead, Elegy; Rolf Rudin, Rezitativ und Arie; Jeffrey Rathbun, Suite for
Oboe and English Horn; John Steinmetz, Suite from an Imaginary Opera. Vicki
Ray, Piano; Rebecca Henderson, Oboe. UPC
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Carolyn
Hove has been solo English horn with the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1988.
This is her third solo recording on Crystal Records. All have met great
critical acclaim. “Carolyn Hove is probably
the greatist English hornist in the world today. Not only is her tone as large,
liquid, and sensuous as they come, but she plays with a finess, agility, and
all-encompassing musical intelligence that make her one of the most completely
satisfying musicians of our time.” Jim Svejda, KUSC Radio.
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Beethoven: Seven
Variations Lane: Introduction
and Allegro Morehead: Elegy Ravel: Pavane Pour une
Infante Défunte Rudin: Rezitativ
und Arie Rathbun: Suite for Oboe and English
Horn Mvmt
I Mvmt
II Mvmt III Mvmt
IV Steinmetz: Suite from an
Imaginary Opera Mvmt 1 Mvmt
2 Mvmt
3 Mvmt 4 Mvmt
5
CD825 –
SILVER and GOLD, Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Oboe; Noah
Bendix-Balgley, Violin; Meng Wang, Viola; William Caballero, Horn; David Premo,
Cello; Marina Schmidt Lupinacci, Piano; Rodrigo Ojeda, Piano.
Alexander Wunderer, Sonata
in B minor for Oboe and Piano, op. 3; Carl Reinecke, Trio in A minor for
Oboe, Horn, and Piano, op. 188; Malcolm Arnold, Quartet for Oboe,
Violin, Viola, and Cello, op. 61; Michael Moricz, Three Consequences for
Four Players (Oboe, Horn, Cello, Piano).
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Cynthia
Koledo DeAlmeida has been principal oboe with the Pittsburgh Symphony since
1991. All the players on this CD are or were principals in the Pittsburgh
Symphony. Noah Bendix-Balgley was recently appointed First Concertmaster of the
Berlin Philharmonic. DeAlmeida was called “hands
down one of the best players in the world” in a review in the
American Record Guide of her first Crystal solo CD. Of this new CD, Gramophone
writes “DeAlmeida, principal oboe of the
Pittsburgh Symphony, is a poetic artist who teams beautifully with superb
orchestra colleagues...they perform so expressively.” American Record Guide writes “Her beautiful sound,
fluid technique, and fine sense of phrasing brings the whole project together.”
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Wunderer: Sonata in B minor I.
Andante II.
Tempo giusto III.
Adagio ma non troppo IV.
Presto Reinecke: Trio in A minor I.
Allegro moderato II.
Scherzo: Molto vivace III.
Adagio IV.
Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
Arnold: Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello I.
Allegro non troppo II.
Allegretto III.
Vivace con brio Moricz: Three Consequences for Four Players I.
Allegro deciso II.
Valse lente III.
Allegro giocoso
CD826: BHAVANI’S OBOE. Bhavani Kotha, Oboe; Kimberly
Russ, Piano; Christie Reside, Flute. Benjamin
Britten, Temporal Variations (oboe, piano); Eugene Bozza, Fantaisie Pastorale,
op. 37 (ob, pa); Benjamin Godard, Scènes Écossaises (ob, pa); Madeleine Dring,
Trio for Flute, Oboe, & Piano (fl, ob, pa); and Danza Gaya (ob, pa);
Antonio Pasculli, Fantasia sull’ opera “Poliuto” di Donizetti (ob, pa). UPC
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Bhavani Kotha is a winner
of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition and the National Federation
of Musicians Double Reed Award. She played the Strauss Oboe Concerto on a tour
of Europe, where the Gottingen Kulturbüro wrote of her “musicality and great
technical abilities.” These
qualities are shown on the wonderful works on this CD, which require the
highest musicianship. Peter Christ, president of Crystal Records and
founder/oboist of the Westwood Wind Quintet, said of Bhavani: “As
a professional oboist for over 65 years, I am not easily impressed with an
oboist. But impressed I am with Bhavani Kotha. Her playing on this CD is
spectacular and the choice of repertoire is wonderful.”
“Bhavani Kotha is a phenomenal oboist, able to make her
instrument purr like a clarinet or ring out brazenly like a
trumpet.” Fanfare
Magazine (James H. North)
“Bhavani
Kotha shines…she takes listeners on a musical journey that is both exciting and
calming, and it is a joy to become absorbed in her playing. Her mastery of the
oboe in all registers is noteworthy.” The
Instrumentalist
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Britten: Temporal
Variations Bozza:Fantaisie
Pastorale Godard: Scénes
Écossaises I.Légende
pastorale II.Sérénade
à Mabel III.Marche
des Highlanders Dring: Trio
for Flute, Oboe, and Piano I.Allegro
con brio II.Andante
semplice III.
Allegro giocoso Dring: Danza
Gaya Pasculli: Fantasia
sull’opera “Poliuto” di Donizetti (oboe entrance at :42)
CD828: THREE RIVERS TRIOS. Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, Oboe; William Caballero, Horn; Rodrigo
Ojeda, Piano. UPC
009414782823.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Trio for
Oboe, Horn, and Piano; Robert Kahn (1865-1951), Serenade in F Minor, op.
73; Chris Massa (bn. 1981), Scenes from Lake Chautauqua; Eric Ewazen
(bn. 1954), Three Rivers Trios; Heinrich Molbe (1825-1915) (Heinrich von
Bach), Air Arabe. BUY
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Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida,
William Caballero, and Rodrigo Ojeda
are Principal Oboe, Horn, and
Piano with the Pittsburgh Symphony, positions they have held since 1991,
1989, and 2006, respectively. All have been featured frequently as soloists.
Fanfare Magazine has called
Cynthia DeAlmeida “hands down, one of the best oboe players in the world”.
Gramophone magazine wrote, “Pittsburgh’s first horn (William Caballero)
is as spectacular as any on disc.”
“a unique chamber CD…refined individual playing and
stunning tonal blend between the oboe and horn…the three are extremely well-matched
in style and create a playful dialogue reminiscent of Mozart’s operas. Hearing
these masterful musicians perform Mozart is a delight. While every track on the
album is a gem, two other stand-out performances are the newly-commissioned
works depicting bodies of water: Chris Massa’s “Scenes from Lake Chautauqua,”
(2020) and Eric Ewazen’s “Three Rivers Trio” (2023). The “Barn Dance” movement
in Massa’s piece is particularly fun, with playful rustic rhythms laid down by
the horn and piano. Above the rhythmic background, triumphant horn lines ascend and the sensual tone of the oboe joins in a
countermelody.
“DeAlmeida, Caballero, and Ojeda have
produced a joyful and optimistic album featuring classic and tonal contemporary
works. On a deeper level Three Rivers Trios it is a beautiful celebration of
partnership.” IDRS “The
Double Reed” Journal, Issue 47-3, Fall 2024, reviewed by Meghan /Woodard.
Three Rivers Trios:
The title of this album and Eric Ewazen’s piece are a tribute to the city
of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River converge to form
the Ohio River. The photograph on the cover is of the three soloists on Mt.
Washington overlooking downtown Pittsburgh.
CD828 Sound samples
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Schulz, Recording Engineer.
Mozart Trio: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt.
2 (Andante) Mvt.
3 (Allegro) Kahn: Serenade in F Minor
Massa Scenes from Lake
Chautauqua: 1. First Light
2. Sunrise
3. Barn Dance
4. The Moon on the Lake
Ewazen Three Rivers Trio: Mvt. 1 (Allegro energico) Mvt.
2 (Andante teneramente) Mvt. 3 (Allegro energico) Molbe: Air Arabe
CD870: 25th Anniversary, International Double Reed Society. Andre Previn: Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon (1994);
Jean Francaix: Trio pour Hautbois, Basson et Piano (1994); Heitor Villa-Lobos:
Duo pour Hautbois et Basson (1957); Gioacchino Rossini: Six Arias from the
Barber of Seville (arr. Gebauer) UPC 009414787026 BUY
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This CD demonstrates the superb artistry and virtuosity of
today’s double reed professionals. Performing are some of the best oboists and
bassoonists in the world:
John Mack (first oboe, Cleveland Orchestra), David McGill (first bassoon,
Chicago Symphony), Alex Klein (first oboe, Chicago Symphony), George Sakakeeny
(Professor, Oberlin Conservatory, formerly principal bassoon, New Japan
Philharmonic of Tokyo), Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida (first oboe, Pittsburgh
Symphony), Nancy Goeres (first bassoon, Pittsburgh Symphony), Stefano Canuti
and Sergio Azzolini (bassoonists major Italian orchestras). With Andre Previn,
Piano, and Elizabeth De Mio, Piano. “well-recorded,
superbly-performed disc” Turok’ s Choice.
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Francaix Trio: Mvt
1 (Adagio) Mvt
2 (Resolute) Mvt
3 (Andante) Mvt
4 (Finale) Rossini
Arias: Mvt
1 (Ecco ridente) Mvt
2 (Largo) Mvt
3 (Una voce) Mvt
4 (Dunque) Mvt
5 (Zitti zitti) Mvt
6 (Felice innesto) Villa-Lobos Duo: Mvt
1 (Allegro) Mvt
2 (Lento) Mvt
3 (Allegro vivace) Previn
Trio: Mvt
1 (Lively) Mvt
2 (Slow) Mvt
3 (Jaunty)
CD871: OBOES, ENGLISH HORNS, BASSOONS, & CONTRABASSOON: MUSIC FOR
DOUBLE-REED ENSEMBLE and LUKAS FOSS: Oboe Concerto. Bert Gassman, Oboe; members Los Angeles Philharmonic. J.S. Bach: Ricercar from The Musical Offering; Handel:
Two Arias for Double-Reeds; Boris Pillin:
Three Pieces for Double-Reed Septet; George Heussenstamm: Set for Double-Reeds;
Lukas Foss: Oboe Concerto. UPC
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"What a gorgeous sound!" The
Instrumentalist. "...playing of
Bert Gassman is an absolute miracle. Recording of Special Merit" Stereo Review
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Bach: Ricercar a 6 Handel Two Pieces: Allegro Vivace Pillin
Three Pieces for Double-Reed Septet: Mvt. 1 (Andante) Mvt. 2 (Allegretto
Risoluto) Mvt. 3 (Allegro) Heussenstamm Set for Double Reeds: Introduction & 1 2 3 4 5 Foss
Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra: Mvt. 1 (Moderato) Mvt. 2 (Andante)
Mvt. 3 (Moderato; Allegro)
CD872: FANTASY FOR WiZARDS! Played by
Wizards! A Double Reed Consort. Greg Morton: Fantasy for Wizards; Michael
Curtis: A Klezmer Wedding; Michael Kibbe: Divertimento; Frederic Chopin: Waltz
Brilliante; John Corina: Suite for Double Reed Quintet; Dinos Constantinides:
Transformations for Oboe Alone; Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Danza, op. 33; Bela
Bartok: Romanian Folk Dances; Johann Wenth: Quartette Concertante. UPC
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Wizards has been called "the world series of double reed playing." This is a fascinating album featuring this ensemble of
oboes, oboes d'amore, English horns, and bassoons. “Miraculous playing…magic abounds.” Fanfare
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Morton: Fantasy for WIZARDS!
Curtis: A Klezmer Wedding (begins 4:20) Kibbe
Divertimento: Mvt.1 (Adagio) Mvt. 2 (March) Mvt. 3 (Andante) Mvt. 4 (Fugue) Chopin: Waltz Brillante
Corina Suite: Mvt. 1 (Slowly) Mvt. 2 (Fast) Mvt. 3 (Slowly) Constantinides Transformations: Mvt. 1 (Castles in the Air) Mvt. 2 (Tender Conversation) Mvt. 3 (On the Playground) Gottschalk: Danza
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances: Joc cu Bâtâ
Brâul
Pe Loc
Buciumeana
Poarca Româneasca
Maruntel
Wenth Quartetto Concertante: Mvt. 1 (Allegro ma non troppo) Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Menuetto) Mvt. 4 (Andantino) Wenth Quartetto Concertante: Mvt. 1 (Allegro ma non troppo) Mvt.
2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Menuetto) Mvt. 4 (Andantino)
CD874: CLASSICAL WiZARDS. Performed
by WiZARDS! A Double Reed Consort. Beethoven: Trio, op. 87, for 2 Oboes and
English Horn; Antonio Salieri: Variations Sulia Follia di Spagna, for 2 Oboes,
2 English Horns, & 2 Bassoons; W.A. Mozart: Impressario Overture, trans.
for 3 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, and Contra Bassoon; Johann Baptist
Schenk: Quartetto for Oboe, 2 English Horns, and Bassoon; Frantisek Xaver
Dussek: Parthia for 2 Oboes, 2 English Horns, and Bassoon. UPC 009414787422 BUY
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WiZARDS! has been called "the world’s series of double reed playing." They toured throughout the U.S.and appeared at many
music festivals. Their first CD received great recognition for its "miraculous
playing...magic abounds." (Fanfare). The players performed in orchestras throughout the Great Lakes region
and taught at colleges in Iowa City; Oshkosh, Wisconsin;Chicago,
Illinois; and others. Members of the group on this CD are Mark Weiger, Andrea
Gullickson, oboes; S. Blake Duncan, English
horn; Greg Morton, bassoon. Assisted by Michael Ericson, oboe/English horn;
Benjamin Coelho, bassoon; Michael Dicker, contrabassoon. “Delightfully enjoyable.” American Record
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Beethoven Trio: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Adagio) Mvt. 3 (Menuetto) Mvt. 4 (Finale) Schenk
Quartetto: Mvt. 1 (Allegro moderato)
Mvt. 2 (Menuetto) Mvt. 3 (Un poco adagio)
Mvt. 4 (Rondo) Salieri: Varizioni sulla Follia di Spagna
Dussek Parthia: Mvt. 1 (Allegro) Mvt. 2 (Menuetto) Mvt. 3 (Adagio) Mvt. 4 (Finale: Presto) Mozart: Impressario Overture
CD876: WiZARDS! FINALE Music for Double Reed Ensemble: Gilman Collier: Fantasy; Graham Powning: Sextuor;
Phil Freihofner: Das Golem Part 2; Louis-Emmanuel Jadin: Nocturne No. 1 in
d-moll; Ange Flégier: Quatuor; Jerzy Mlodziejowski: Kwartet; Mladen Pozajic:
Tri Stavka. UPC 009414787620. BUY
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Wizards! was an active
performing group for 18 years until the death in 2008 of its leader and founder
Mark Weiger. These seven gems come from the group’s research library of over
500 pieces. The first Crystal release by Wizards! elicited the comment from
Fanfare Magazine: “Miraculous playing…magic
abounds.” The magic still abounds in this one. The core group is
Mark Weiger, oboe; Andrea Gullickson, oboe d’amore; S. Blake Duncan, English
horn; and Greg Morton, bassoon. On some of the pieces they are joined by Jack
McCauley, English horn; and Jeff Tlighman, bassoon.
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Richards, oboe/English horn; Darlene
Jussila, bassoon; Carlo Pinto, piano. music by Fortunati, Brod, Lalliet, Pinto. 009414764942
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