François Leleux, the renowned French oboist and conductor, presents a captivating collection of chamber music with his album "Mozart/Britten/Dohnányi." Released on Sony Classical in 2008, this album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Leleux's virtuosity and versatility.
The album begins with Mozart's Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello in F major, K. 370, a piece that highlights the delicate interplay between the instruments. Leleux then takes on three arias from Mozart's iconic opera "Die Zauberflöte," adapted for oboe and violin, demonstrating his ability to bring operatic drama to chamber music.
The second half of the album features works by Benjamin Britten and Ernő Dohnányi. Britten's Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Violoncello is a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Leleux's expressive oboe playing. Dohnányi's Serenade for Violin, Viola, and Cello in C major, Op. 10, rounds off the album with its lively and engaging movements.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album is a testament to Leleux's musical prowess and his ability to breathe new life into classical compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello in F major, K. 370 (K. 368b): AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello in F major, K. 370 (K. 368b): AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello in F major, K. 370 (K. 368b): RondeauWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Three Arias from "Die Zauberflöte" adapted for Oboe & Violi: Der Vogelfänger bin ich jaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Three Arias from "Die Zauberflöte" adapted for Oboe & Violi: Ach, ich fühl's, es ist verschwundenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Three Arias from "Die Zauberflöte" adapted for Oboe & Violi: Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem HerzenWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Adagio in C minor for English Horn, Violin, Viola & Violoncello, K. 580Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, François Leleux
Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello: Andante alla marciaBenjamin Britten, François Leleux
Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello: Allegro giustoBenjamin Britten, François Leleux
Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello: A tempo comodo erubatoBenjamin Britten, François Leleux
Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello: Molto più lentoBenjamin Britten, François Leleux
Phantasy for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello: Tempo primo. Andante alla marciaBenjamin Britten, François Leleux
Serenade for Violin, Viola & Cello in C major, Op. 10: MarciaErnst von Dohnányi, Lisa Batiashvili
Serenade for Violin, Viola & Cello in C major, Op. 10: RomanzaErnst von Dohnányi, Lisa Batiashvili
Serenade for Violin, Viola & Cello in C major, Op. 10: ScherzoErnst von Dohnányi, Lisa Batiashvili
Serenade for Violin, Viola & Cello in C major, Op. 10: Tema con variazioniErnst von Dohnányi, Lisa Batiashvili
Serenade for Violin, Viola & Cello in C major, Op. 10: Rondo (Finale)Ernst von Dohnányi, Lisa Batiashvili
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