Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover the refined elegance of the Classical oboe concerto in this captivating collection of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Ferlendis, Leopold Hofmann, and Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.
From the mid-18th century onward, the oboe, often called the “instrument of love”, emerged from the worlds of chamber and church music to become a brilliant solo instrument for the concert hall. Composers and virtuoso performers explored its expressive warmth, agility, and lyrical singing tone, creating a rich repertoire of concertos in the graceful Viennese Classical style.
The journey begins with Mozart’s radiant and beloved Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314, one of the supreme masterpieces of the oboe repertoire. The recording continues with the charming and elegant Oboe Concerto in F Major by Giuseppe Ferlendis, a celebrated oboist of his time whose music reflects the melodic sparkle and clarity of the Classical era. Leopold Hofmann’s Oboe Concerto in C Major follows with its lively energy and touches of late-Baroque brilliance inspired by the Italian concerto tradition. Finally, Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf’s expressive Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A Major showcases the sweeter and gentler cousin of the modern oboe in music of warmth, lyricism, and virtuosity.
Together, these works highlight the oboe’s unique ability to sing, speak, and captivate the listener with both intimacy and brilliance, revealing the enduring elegance and expressive richness of the Classical concerto tradition.
Enjoy!
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*Background Image: Oeuvre Xi. (Summer Landscape) (1887) by Jean Ferdinand Monchablon (French, 1855 - 1904)
Tracklist:
Composer: Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf, Leopold Hofmann, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Artists: Andrius Puskunigis (oboe), St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Donatas Katkus (conductor)
00:00:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: I. Allegro aperto
00:07:14 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: II. Adagio non troppo
00:13:20 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: III. Rondo, allegretto
00:19:25 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: I. Allegro
00:25:50 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: II. Adagio
00:28:36 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: III. Rondo, allegro con brio
00:32:29 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: I. Allegro – Maestoso
00:38:47 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: II. Adagio
00:44:54 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: III Allegro (non) molto
00:50:21 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: I. Moderato
00:55:35 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: II. Adagio
01:00:56 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: III. Presto
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Discover the refined elegance of the Classical oboe concerto in this captivating collection of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Ferlendis, Leopold Hofmann, and Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.
From the mid-18th century onward, the oboe, often called the “instrument of love”, emerged from the worlds of chamber and church music to become a brilliant solo instrument for the concert hall. Composers and virtuoso performers explored its expressive warmth, agility, and lyrical singing tone, creating a rich repertoire of concertos in the graceful Viennese Classical style.
The journey begins with Mozart’s radiant and beloved Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314, one of the supreme masterpieces of the oboe repertoire. The recording continues with the charming and elegant Oboe Concerto in F Major by Giuseppe Ferlendis, a celebrated oboist of his time whose music reflects the melodic sparkle and clarity of the Classical era. Leopold Hofmann’s Oboe Concerto in C Major follows with its lively energy and touches of late-Baroque brilliance inspired by the Italian concerto tradition. Finally, Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf’s expressive Concerto for Oboe d’amore in A Major showcases the sweeter and gentler cousin of the modern oboe in music of warmth, lyricism, and virtuosity.
Together, these works highlight the oboe’s unique ability to sing, speak, and captivate the listener with both intimacy and brilliance, revealing the enduring elegance and expressive richness of the Classical concerto tradition.
Enjoy!
🎵 Purchase, stream or download (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Presto, YouTube Music):
Classical Oboe Concertos: brilliant-classics.lnk.to/OboeConcertoosChristopherID
🎬These tracks are available for sync licensing in videos, films, TV Shows, games, advertising, and more. For licensing inquiries: info@brilliantclassicslicensing.com
*Background Image: Oeuvre Xi. (Summer Landscape) (1887) by Jean Ferdinand Monchablon (French, 1855 - 1904)
Tracklist:
Composer: Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf, Leopold Hofmann, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Artists: Andrius Puskunigis (oboe), St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Donatas Katkus (conductor)
00:00:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: I. Allegro aperto
00:07:14 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: II. Adagio non troppo
00:13:20 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314: III. Rondo, allegretto
00:19:25 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: I. Allegro
00:25:50 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: II. Adagio
00:28:36 Guiseppe Ferlendis: Oboe Concerto in F Major, Nr. 1: III. Rondo, allegro con brio
00:32:29 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: I. Allegro – Maestoso
00:38:47 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: II. Adagio
00:44:54 Leopold Hofmann: Oboe Concerto in C Major: III Allegro (non) molto
00:50:21 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: I. Moderato
00:55:35 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: II. Adagio
01:00:56 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Oboe d’amore concerto in A Major: III. Presto
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