Oboe Wizardry

Martino Bitti (Composer), Pietro di Simoni (Composer), Christian Frederik Barth (Composer), Robert Stephenson (Composer), W. A. Mozart (Composer), Grigoras Dinicu (Composer), Casimer-Theophile Lalliet (Composer), Arthur Rowe (Performer), Mark Weiger (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Arthur Rowe, Mark Weiger
• Composer: Martino Bitti, Pietro di Simoni, Christian Frederik Barth, Robert Stephenson, W. A. Mozart, et al.
• Audio CD (August 25, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Crystal Records CD728
• ASIN: B0002Y1H4C
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #487,413 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. C. Lalliet: Fantaisie on Flotow's Martha

2. G. Dinicu/Heifitz: Hora Staccato

3. M. Bitti: Sonata in C Minor: Adagio

4. M. Bitti: Sonata in C Minor: Allegro

5. M. Bitti: Sonata in C Minor: Adagio

6. M. Bitti: Sonata in C Minor: Allegro

7. W. A. Mozart: Turkish March

8. P. di Simoni: Presto from Concerto in C

9. R. Stephenson: Twinkle Variations for Solo Oboe

10. C. F. Barth: Sonata Brillant in Bb Major: Allegro

11. C. F. Barth: Sonata Brillant in Bb Major: Adagio sostenuto

12. C. F. Barth: Sonata Brillant in Bb Major: Rondo: Scherzando

13. C. Lalliet: Prelude and Variations on The Carnival of Venice

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Oboe Wizardry, May 18, 2010

By 

Daniel E. Pricer "Dan Pricer" (Bay Area, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oboe Wizardry (Audio CD)

Mark Weiger has both tone and technique to convincingly showcase this challenging, yet touching music for oboe.
The two virtuosic Lalliet pieces by themselves justify the album's purchase price. The melodies within
"Fantasie on Flotow's Martha" are played in heart-rending manner amidst the fireworks. Then there are those
knock-your-hat-off Carnival of Venice variations...better than a hot fudge sundae! Weiger renders stunning
nuances and perfect transients throughout the entire program. Sonics are well-balanced, with Arthur Rowe's piano
balanced just right, nicely framing Weiger's exquisite playing. (It must be nice never having to breathe.)
This collection deserves highest praise, and will likely become one of which you'll never tire.