Alex Klein, renowned oboist, presents "Taming the Impossible," a captivating journey through the world of chamber music. This album, set to release on May 9, 2025, under the Navona label, offers a diverse collection of pieces that showcase Klein's virtuosity and the oboe's remarkable range. The hour and nine-minute duration is filled with a mix of characteristic studies, caprices, and well-known compositions like Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumble-Bee" and Villa-Lobos' "Tico-Tico no Fubá." Klein's interpretation of these pieces, from the intricate "Three Characteristic Studies" to the lively "Hora Staccato," promises an engaging and dynamic listening experience. "Taming the Impossible" is a testament to Klein's skill and the oboe's expressive power, making it a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Three Characteristic Studies: “Le Api”Antonino Pasculli, Alex Klein, Pasculli Virtuosi
Three Characteristic Studies: “Studio sul Staccato”Antonino Pasculli, Alex Klein, Pasculli Virtuosi
Three Characteristic Studies: “Galopade”Antonino Pasculli, Alex Klein, Pasculli Virtuosi
Perpetual MotionNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein, Alessandra Odazaki
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 1 in E majorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 2 in B minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 3 in E minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 5 in A minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 6 in G minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 10 in G minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 12 in A-flat majorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 13 in B-flat majorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 16 in G minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 18 in C majorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 23 in E-flat majorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Caprices for Solo Oboe: No. 24 in A minorNiccolò Paganini, Alex Klein
Praeludium and Allegro: PraeludiumFritz Kreisler, Alex Klein, Alessandra Odazaki
Praeludium and Allegro: AllegroFritz Kreisler, Alex Klein, Alessandra Odazaki
L’AbeilleFrançois Schubert, Alex Klein, Christopher Thompson
Flight of the Bumble-Bee, from “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Alex Klein, Christopher Thompson
Hora StaccatoGrigoras Dinicu, Alex Klein, Christopher Thompson
Tico-Tico no Fubá (A Sparrow on the Cornmeal)Ernesto Nazareth, Alex Klein, Christopher Thompson
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