Bienvenue En France - François Leleux - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

The oboe has held a special place in France’s culture since the time of Louis XIV, but the focus of Bienvenue en France is on works from the 20th century. Oboist François Leleux, partnered by pianist Emmanuel Strosser, performs works by Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Dutilleux, by the lesser-known Pierné, Bozza and Sancan, and by the contemporary composer Thierry Pécou.

This captivating music could not find a more eloquent advocate than Leleux, who was born near Lille in northern France. “A remarkably charismatic, flamboyant performer, matching immaculate technique with a dazzlingly vivid identification with his music,” was how The Scotsman described Leleux, who has said that “Music is breath itself.”

Tracklist

1. Saint-Saens: Sonate For Oboe and Piano I. Andantino
2. Saint-Saens: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Ii. Ad Libitum
3. Saint-Saens: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Iii. Molto Allegro
4. Dutilleux: Sonate For Oboe and Piano I. Aria (Grave)
5. Dutilleux: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Ii. Scherzo
6. Dutilleux: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Iii. Final. Assez Alla
7. Debussy: Rhapsodie For Saxophone and Orchestra
8. Pecou: Sonate For Oboe and Piano I. Tres Moderne
9. Pecou: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Ii. Tres Lent
10. Pecou: Sonate For Oboe and Piano Iii. Tres Vif
11. Bozza: Fantaisie Pastorale For Oboe and Piano Op.37
12. Pierne: Piece For Oboe and Piano Op.5
13. Sancan: Sonatine For Oboe and Piano I. Modere
14. Sancan: Sonatine For Oboe and Piano Ii. Andante
15. Sancan: Sonatine For Oboe and Piano Iii. Presto

Label: Plg | Origin: Holland

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