Credits:

Brahms / Cioli, Caterina / Boldrini, David

Description:

François Leroux, who plays the oboe as a soloist and conductor with "Les Vents France," has collaborated with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on this album. The album features masterpieces by two of the greatest composers of the 19th century, the pride of their native France. Both works have a lively sound and a detailed singing style that is very appealing. Gounod's Petite Symphonie is written for wind ensemble (Fl 1, Ob 2, Cl 2, Fg 2, Hr 2), in which he participates as the first oboe player. The sound of the small ensemble that rises suddenly after the bustle of the bullfighter (prelude) in "Carmen" is unforgettably beautiful. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Carmen Suite No. 1~Prelude - Aragonaise
2.Carmen Suite No. 1~Intermezzo
3.Carmen Suite No. 1~Seguedille
4.Carmen Suite No. 1~Les dragons d'Alcala
5.Carmen Suite No. 1~Les toreadors
6.Petite Symphonie~Adagio et Allegretto
7.Petite Symphonie~Andante cantabile
8.Petite Symphonie~Scherzo: Allegro moderato
9.Petite Symphonie~Finale: Allegretto
10.Symphony No. 1 in C major~Allegro vivo
11.Symphony No. 1 in C major~Adagio
12.Symphony No. 1 in C major~Allegro vivace - Trio
13.Symphony No. 1 in C major~Allegro vivace