C. P. E. Bach – Flute & Oboe Concertos – 12-Track CD

Discover the sensitivity of C. P. E. Bach

Make time for a musical pause with these flute and oboe concertos. From lively movements to slower pages, the programme invites you to follow the instrumental voices and enjoy the contrasts of this expressive music.

Two orchestras and distinguished performers

Aurèle Nicolet plays with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Zinman. Heinz Holliger is accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra under Raymond Leppard in the oboe concerto.

From concerto brilliance to an intimate trio

The flute concertos W166 and W168 and oboe concerto W165 are joined by the Solo for Oboe, Harp and Violoncello W135. Here Heinz Holliger performs with Ursula Holliger and Rama Jucker, offering another instrumental colour to discover.

Listening pleasure to share or give

For a quiet evening, attentive listening or a gift for someone who loves wind instruments, choose a classical music CD combining orchestral richness with the delicacy of chamber music.

An album to revisit in your collection

Presented on Philips Classics, the disc contains 12 movements with a stated total running time of 71:31. Place it in a compatible audio CD player and enjoy the programme one work at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Which Bach composed these works?

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, also known as C. P. E. Bach.

How many works are included?

Four works with three movements each, making 12 tracks in total.

Who plays harp and cello?

Ursula Holliger plays harp and Rama Jucker plays cello in the Solo W135, alongside oboist Heinz Holliger.

Complete track listing and performers

Flute Concerto in A minor, W166

Aurèle Nicolet, flute; Netherlands Chamber Orchestra; conductor: David Zinman

1. Allegro assai — 9:33
2. Andante — 6:28
3. Allegro assai — 7:37

Oboe concerto in E flat major, W165

Heinz Holliger, oboe; English Chamber Orchestra; conductor: Raymond Leppard

4. Allegro — 7:03
5. Adagio ma non troppo — 7:31
6. Allegro ma non troppo — 5:24

Flute concerto in A major, W168

Aurèle Nicolet, flute; Netherlands Chamber Orchestra; conductor: David Zinman

7. Allegro — 5:59
8. Largo con sordini, mesto — 6:28
9. Allegro assai — 4:59

Solo for Oboe, Harp and Violoncello in G minor, W135

Heinz Holliger, oboe; Ursula Holliger, harp; Rama Jucker, cello

10. Adagio — 2:14
11. Allegro — 2:57
12. Vivace — 5:18