Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of classical chamber music with Vilém Veverka's captivating album, "Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann: Oboe Concertos." Released on September 18, 2015, under the prestigious Supraphon A.s. label, this album is a testament to Veverka's virtuosity and the timeless beauty of the oboe.
Spanning a little over an hour, this collection features 20 tracks, each a masterpiece in its own right. The album showcases concertos by three of the most influential composers in music history: Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Georg Philipp Telemann. Veverka, accompanied by the talented Ensemble 18+, Barbara Maria Willi, and Dominik Wollenweber, brings these compositions to life with remarkable skill and sensitivity.
The album opens with Vivaldi's Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, RV 455, and takes you on a journey through a variety of moods and tempos, from the lively Allegro movements to the serene Largo and Adagio passages. The concertos by Bach and Telemann add depth and variety to the collection, each piece showcasing the oboe's expressive range and Veverka's technical prowess.
Recorded in April 2015 at the Church of the Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren in Prague Vinohrady, the album benefits from the acoustic richness of this historic venue. The sound quality is impeccable, allowing every note to resonate with clarity and warmth.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann: Oboe Concertos" offers a rewarding listening experience. Veverka's interpretation of these classic works is both respectful of tradition and refreshingly contemporary, making this album a standout in any music collection.
2015 Supraphon A.s.2015 Supraphon A.s.
Tracks
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, RV 455: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, RV 455: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, RV 455: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: I. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: III. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: IV. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in C Major, RV 450: I. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in C Major, RV 450: II. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in C Major, RV 450: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1059: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1059: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, BWV 1059: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Two Oboes, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 535: I. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi, Dominik Wollenweber
Concerto for Two Oboes, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 535: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi, Dominik Wollenweber
Concerto for Two Oboes, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 535: III. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi, Dominik Wollenweber
Concerto for Two Oboes, Strings and Basso Continuo in D Minor, RV 535: IV. Allegro moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi, Dominik Wollenweber
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, BWV 49/169: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, BWV 49/169: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi
Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, BWV 49/169: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Ensemble 18+, Vilem Veverka, Barbara Maria Willi