The oboe enters the spotlight with music by Bach, Ravel and Mozart.
François Leleux is one of the finest oboists in the world today. And when he last visited Sydney, in 2003, our own principal oboe Diana Doherty invited him to play guest principal in the orchestra - a sure tribute to his reputation. Now he returns as leader and soloist in a concert that puts the oboe in the spotlight.
Bach's first orchestral suite features a pair of oboes in music that embraces baroque pomp and sophistication. The oboe is equally prominent in Ravel's Tombeau de Couperin, his baroque-inspired tribute to friends killed in war.
And Mozart's Oboe Concerto brings the program to a buoyant conclusion with music to show off the ravishing sound and brilliant technique of a true virtuoso.
JS BACH Orchestral Suite No.1
RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin
MOZART Oboe Concerto in C, K314
François Leleux oboe-director
Pre-concert talk by David Garrett at 6.15pm in the first floor reception room.
AUDIO PLAYER LISTING
Track 1 - BACH Orchestral Suite No.1 in C, BWV 1066: Forlane
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra conducted by Karl Münchinger
DECCA ELOQUENCE 458 169-2
Track 2 - RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin: Forlane
Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa
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Track 3 - MOZART Oboe Concerto in C, K314: I Allegro aperto
Track 4 - MOZART Oboe Concerto in C, K314: III Rondo - Allegretto
Ernest Rombout (oboe) with the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra
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Audio kindly supplied by Silver Partner Universal Music