Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe and Piano; Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano / Britten: Temporal Variations for Oboe and Piano; "Six Metamorphoses" (after Ovid) Op. 49; Two Insect Pieces; "Phantasy" [Import]

Coppey (Artist), Benjamin Britten (Composer), Francis Poulenc (Conductor), François Leleux (Performer), Emmanuel Strosser (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: François Leleux, Emmanuel Strosser
• Conductor: Francis Poulenc
• Composer: Benjamin Britten
• Audio CD (September 19, 1995)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
• ASIN: B0000007G9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,140 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ravishing, August 16, 2001

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philistine (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe and Piano; Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano / Britten: Temporal Variations for Oboe and Piano; "Six Metamorphoses" (after Ovid) Op. 49; Two Insect Pieces; "Phantasy" (Audio CD)

Coming out of the French school, I didn't expect much from this young oboist; however, upon hearing this CD I found out that I was gravely mistaken. Leleux has an amazing talent and a superior sound. His interpretation of the Britten and Poulenc are my favorites out of those on the market, even beating John Mack's. His ability to sing in the high register, bring warmth and richness to his tone, and phrase smoothly and effortlessly makes this recording absolutely ravishing. Leleux is truly one of the best oboists I've heard to date.