Ivan Paisov, Natalia Shcherbakova - The Russian Oboe (2008)

Tracklist

01. Fantasy On the Russian Folk Themes, Op. 12
02. Oboe Variation in G Minor (arr. for Oboe and Piano)
03. Pieces, Op. 35 (excerpts): No. 3. Song
04. Pieces, Op. 35 (excerpts): No. 4. Andante
05. Oboe Sonatina: I. Allegro Moderato
06. Oboe Sonatina: II. Scherzo
07. Oboe Sonatina: III. Andante Moderato
08. Oboe Sonatina: IV. Finale: Rondo
09. Sketches for Wind Instruments, Op. 45 (excerpts): No. 3. Molto Sostenuto e Tranquillo
10. Sketches for Wind Instruments, Op. 45 (excerpts): No. 4. Molto Sostenuto
11. Poeme
12. Suite: I. Sonatina
13. Suite: II. Vocalise
14. Suite: III. Scherzo
15. The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the Bumble-bee

This recording offers a fascinating survey of Russian oboe music spanning over 150 years. Though now widely neglected, Johann-Heinrich Luft held an important position as an oboist in 19th century Russia and was the acknowledged founder of the Russian school of oboe-playing. From music by Rimsky-Korsakov, including a dazzling transcription of Flight of the Bumble-Bee, to the more nearly contemporary, all these compositions bring to the fore the lyrical qualities of the instrument and the virtuosity of the performer.

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