Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Oboe Concertos, Symphonies Wq. 180 & 181

The Berlin public of the mid-eighteenth century was fascinated by the 'original genius' of C. P. E. Bach and never tired of listening to his 'Concertos'. These works call for a talented soloist capable of mastering the multiple facets of an original and finely worked musical texture. A challenge taken up with panache (and on a period instrument) by the oboist Xenia Löffler, surrounded by her distinguished colleagues of the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin.

1. Bach, C P E: Oboe Concerto in E-Flat Major, H. 468, WQ. 165

2. I. Allegro

3. II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo

4. III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo

5. Bach, C P E: Sinfonia for Winds, Strings and Basso Continuo in F Major, H. 656, WQ. 181

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7. I. Allegro

8. II. Andante

9. III. Allegro Assai

10. Bach, C P E: Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, H. 466, WQ. 164

11. I. Allegretto

12. II. Largo E Mesto

13. III. Allegro Moderato

14. Bach, C P E: Sinfonia for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, Strings and Basso Continuo in G Major, H. 655, WQ. 180

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16. I. Allegro Di Molto

17. II. Largo

18. III. Allegro Assai