Concertante!

Featuring

Daniel Giglberger
Emmanuel Pahud
François Leleux
Gilbert Audin
Paul Meyer
Radovan Vlatković

Les Vents Français
Münchener Kammerorchester
Franz Danzi
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
François Devienne
Ignaz Joseph Pleyel

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Historical Context

The symphonie concertante genre emerged from two main locations: Mannheim, known for its excellent court orchestra, and Paris, a hub for concert societies and wind players.

Performer Biography

Les Vents Français is a wind ensemble featuring Emmanuel Pahud (flute), François Leleux (oboe), Paul Meyer (clarinet), Radovan Vlatkovic (horn), and Gilbert Audin (bassoon).

Composition History

Mozart's Sinfonie Concertante, K.297b, discovered in 1870, was likely an adaptation of a work commissioned in 1778 for the Concerts Spirituels in Paris, which was never performed in its original form.

Composer Biography

François Devienne, a virtuoso on both bassoon and flute, was a prolific composer, a member of the National Guard, and one of the first flute professors at the Paris Conservatoire.

Composition History

The symphonie concertante was often placed at the end of concerts, creating a festive atmosphere and showcasing the virtuosity of performers.

Composer Biography

Franz Danzi, son of the principal cellist of the Mannheim court orchestra, joined the same ensemble at a young age and later succeeded his father as principal cellist in Munich.

Composition History

Danzi's Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, composed in November 1785 for the Munich Residenz orchestra, is performed on this album in a 1970s adaptation by Eugen Bodart, which adds a clarinet part.