Enrico Caltagirone, the oboist, was born in Catania, Spain, in 1980 and is considered one of the greatest oboists of his day.
Composer Biography
Carl Gräfe, a Danish oboist born in 1795, was one of the greatest oboists of his day and held the position of Royal Chapel Master from 1820 to 1849.
Composition History
The Fantaisie Variée No. 2 by Henri Stupu, an oboist at the Opéra-Comique, was dedicated to his son, Monfils, and is a brilliant virtuosic piece in several movements with a theme and variations.
Album & Artwork
The album features original works for oboe and piano by Escher, Saint-Saëns, Walmisley, Barth, and Stupu.
Compositional Technique
The two Sonatinas for oboe and piano by Escher and Saint-Saëns are very similar in structure, both featuring four movements with a slow movement followed by a faster one.
Performer Biography
Alberto Magagnini, the pianist, was born in 1980 and is known for his brilliant effect and elegant phrasing.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works on this album exemplify a significant aspect of a composer's production that blends virtuosity and pleasant melodies, always enjoyable to the ear.
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