Oboe Masterworks: Diana Doherty Performs Concertos by Haydn, Mozart, Martinů, and Zimmermann CD

UPC: 7619990100909 

MPN: 510 090 

Brand Name: pan CLASSICS

Overview: A Grand Tour of Oboe Repertoire from Classicism to Modernity

This impressive solo debut album, featuring oboist Diana Doherty, winner of the 1995 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, offers a captivating journey through four centuries of oboe concertos. Performing with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester under the direction of Olaf Henzold, Doherty pairs two cornerstones of the Classical era (Mozart and the concerto attributed to Haydn) with two major works from 20th-century masters. The collection highlights the oboe's expressive range, moving from the sunny elegance of the 18th century to the driving rhythms of Neoclassicism (Martinů) and the profound, innovative language of the post-war avant-garde (Zimmermann). This CD is a superb demonstration of technical brilliance and interpretive depth, essential for classical music collectors seeking virtuoso oboe recordings.

Product Features

• Soloist: Diana Doherty, Oboe
• Orchestra: Luzerner Sinfonieorchester (Lucerne Symphony Orchestra)
• Conductor: Olaf Henzold
• Format: Audio CD (Digital Stereo, DDD)
• Genre: Classical / Concerto / Oboe Music
• Styles: Classical, Neoclassicism, Avant-garde / Post-War Modern
• Total Timing: 74'54
• Copyright & Production: $\text{P}$ 1995, $\copy$ 1998 SOUNDARTS AG, Arth-Switzerland
• Additional: Co-Production with Luzerner Sinfonieorchester; Includes notes (Mit Textbeilage / Notes included).

Interesting Facts

The inclusion of these four concertos tells a story of musical evolution:

• Haydn (attributed): The Concerto in C major, Hob. VIIg:C1, though often attributed to Joseph Haydn, is now widely considered by musicologists to be the work of another composer, possibly Ignaz Malzat. Despite the dubious authorship, it remains an elegant and melodically distinguished work that is firmly established in the oboe repertoire.
• Mozart: The Oboe Concerto in C major, KV 314, was originally composed in 1777 for the oboist Giuseppe Ferlendis and was later reworked by Mozart himself into a Flute Concerto in D major. This recording presents the delightful and effervescent music in its original oboe setting.
• Martinů: Bohuslav Martinů’s Oboe Concerto (1955) was composed late in his career for the renowned Czech oboist Jiří Tancibudek. It features the Neoclassical hallmarks of his style: buoyant, driving rhythms, and a prominent part for an orchestral piano, reflecting the influences of his mentor and peer, Igor Stravinsky.
• Zimmermann: Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Concerto (1952) stands in stark contrast as a major 20th-century work. Its first movement, "Hommage à Strawinsky," immediately signals the composer's connection to the Neoclassical master, yet the overall work is a complex, profound exploration of post-war compositional techniques, showcasing a dark, ironic pathos.

Track Listing

JOSEPH HAYDN (1732-1809) - Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in C major

1. Allegro spirituoso (11:00)
2. Andante (5:34)
3. Rondo: Allegretto (5:37)

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791) - Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra KV 314 (285d) in C major

1. Allegro aperto (7:21)
2. Adagio non troppo (6:51)
3. Rondo (Allegretto) (5:58)

BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ (1890-1959) - Concerto for Oboe and small Orchestra (1955)

1. Moderato (4:34)
2. Poco Andante (6:23)
3. Poco Allegro (5:48)

BERND ALOIS ZIMMERMANN (1918-1970) - Concerto for Oboe and small Orchestra (1952)

1. Hommage à Strawinsky (3:05)
2. Rhapsodie (7:40)
3. Finale (4:30)

Publishers

• Label: pan CLASSICS
• Publishers: SOUNDARTS AG
• Catalogue No. (LC): 1554
• Manufactured: Printed and manufactured in Switzerland

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