Oboe Concertos – Capriccio | Schuncke • Nielsen • Kalliwoda • Ropartz (Audio CD)

Product Information

UPC: 4006408671343
Catalog Code: Capriccio 67 134
Format: Compact Disc, Stereo / Digital Recording
Label: CAPRICCIO – A product of Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
Country: Germany
Released: 2005
Performed by:

• Soloist (Oboe): Lajos Lencsés
• Orchestra: Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR
• Conductor: Bernhard Güller

For additional information, please visit: www.capriccio.at

Overview

Delve into a distinctive collection of oboe concertos from the CAPRICCIO series featuring four masterworks by eminent composers:
• Hugo Schuncke (1823–1909): Konzert für Oboe und Orchester in A minor
• Carl August Nielsen (1865–1931): Fantasiestücke op. 2 for oboe and string orchestra (in an arrangement by T. Sulyok)
• Johann Wenzeslaus Kalliwoda (1801–1866): Morceau de Salon, op. 228
• Josef Ropartz (dates vary): Pastorale enses für Oboe und Orchester

This compelling set, performed by the virtuosic oboist Lajos Lencsés with the renowned Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR under the baton of Bernhard Güller, offers an immersive experience in lyrical and sparkling oboe literature. Recorded digitally in 2005, this release presents the works in pristine sound quality across dynamic, exciting movements—making it an essential addition for both oboists and classical music collectors.

Product Features

• Diverse Repertoire:

  • Hugo Schuncke – Konzert für Oboe und Orchester in A minor

    • Movements:
      1. Allegro assai – 11:47
      2. Andante sostenuto – 5:01
      3. Bolero – 7:40

  • Carl August Nielsen – Fantasiestücke op. 2 for Oboe and String Orchestra (arranged by T. Sulyok)

    • Movements Include:
      1. Andante con duala – 4:07
      2. Humoresque Allegretto scherzando – 2:40
      3. (Additional movement(s) culminating in a final section of approximately 10:01)

  • Johann Wenzeslaus Kalliwoda – Morceau de Salon, op. 228

    • Featured Movement:
      1. Allegro non tanto - Allegretto
         (Duration not specified)

  • Josef Ropartz – Pastorale enses für Oboe und Orchester

    • Highlighted Movement:
      1. Assez lent. Vif et gai – 10:06

• High-Fidelity Digital Recording:

  • Captured by the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR; the recording is engineered with advanced digital technology ensuring clarity, warmth, and dynamic precision.

• Versatile Listening:

  • This CD can be enjoyed on any standard CD player while delivering the highest possible fidelity for classical audio connoisseurs.

• Presentation:

  • Housed in a professional jewel case with detailed liner notes and multilingual text supplements.

Interesting Facts

• A Curated Survey of Oboe Literature:

  • This collection showcases the evolution of the oboe concerto repertoire from the early Romantic period through to the end of the 19th century, offering contrasting styles from Schuncke’s expressive lyricism, Nielsen’s inventive fantasias, Kalliwoda’s charming salon piece, and Ropartz’s pastoral narrative.

• Exemplary Performance:

  • Noted oboist Lajos Lencsés delivers a masterful interpretation that blends technical brilliance with expressive nuance, supported by the critically acclaimed Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR.

• Digital Recording by SWR:

  • The recording is a product of the SWR’s commitment to preserving and promoting classical music performance, ensuring that every nuance of the oboe’s unique timbre is delivered impeccably.

• International Appeal:

  • With repertoire titles provided in German, English, and French, the collection is designed to be accessible to a global audience appreciative of the oboe’s enchanting sound.

Track Listing

Hugo Schuncke – Konzert für Oboe und Orchester in A minor

1. Allegro assai – 11:47
2. Andante sostenuto – 5:01
3. Bolero – 7:40

Carl August Nielsen – Fantasiestücke op. 2 (Arrangement by T. Sulyok)

1. Andante con duala – 4:07
2. Humoresque Allegretto scherzando – 2:40
3. (Final movement) – Approximately 10:01

Johann Wenzeslaus Kalliwoda – Morceau de Salon, op. 228

1. Allegro non tanto - Allegretto – (Time not specified)

Josef Ropartz – Pastorale enses für Oboe und Orchester

1. Assez lent. Vif et gai – 10:06

Total duration for the CD is approximately in line with a complete collection of these featured works.

Publishers

This CD is part of the CAPRICCIO series, produced by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, public performance, or other use of this recording is strictly prohibited by applicable law.

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