The Legacy of Albinoni – Italian Baroque Oboe Concertos

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Tomaso Albinoni may be best known for his famous Adagio, but his true legacy lies in a much broader and richer body of work. The Legacy of Albinoni – Italian Baroque Oboe Concertos brings together concertos for one and two oboes — masterfully performed by Stefan Schilli and Giovanni Deangeli. This collection showcases Albinoni’s elegance, lyricism, and remarkable sense of melody. With vibrant interplay between soloists and strings, these concertos highlight the oboe’s expressive capabilities across a range of moods — from lively Allegros to deeply lyrical Adagios. Whether you're a longtime fan of Baroque music or discovering Albinoni for the first time, this album provides a wonderful introduction to the elegance and artistry of Italian Baroque oboe concertos. 💎 🎵 Purchase, stream or download (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Presto): https://brilliant-classics.lnk.to/AlbinoniOboeC0ncertosID 🎬🎮 These tracks are available for sync licensing in videos, films, TV shows, games, advertising, and more. For licensing inquiries: [email protected] About the composer and the music: Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni was a Venetian Baroque composer best known for his instrumental music, particularly his concertos and sonatas. While he is often associated with the famous Adagio in G minor (which was actually composed centuries later based on a fragment attributed to him), Albinoni's true legacy lies in his own extensive and elegant body of work. Albinoni was one of the first composers to write concertos featuring the oboe as a solo instrument — a rarity in Italy at the time. His contributions helped elevate the oboe’s status in Baroque orchestration, particularly outside of France, where the instrument was already popular. His oboe concertos were widely published and influenced contemporaries, including J.S. Bach, who used themes by Albinoni in some of his own compositions. These oboe concertos — remains a shining example of Italian Baroque elegance. They capture the charm, grace, and emotional richness of early 18th-century Venice, and continue to be beloved by oboists and classical audiences alike. Tracklist: Composer: Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni Artists: Stefan Schilli (oboe), Giovanni Deangeli (oboe), Stuttgart Kammerorchester & Nicol Matt (conductor) 00:00:00 Concerto à 5 in A Minor for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 9 No. 8: II. Adagio 00:02:05 Concerto a cinque in D Minor for Solo Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 2: Allegro non presto 00:05:48 Concerto a cinque in D Minor for Solo Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 2: Adagio 00:10:02 Concerto a cinque in D Minor for Solo Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 2: Allegro 00:12:53 Concerto in C Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 2: Allegro 00:14:54 Concerto in C Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 2: Adagio 00:15:54 Concerto in C Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 2: Allegro 00:17:45 Concerto in D Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 6: Allego 00:20:25 Concerto in D Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 6: Adagio 00:22:05 Concerto in D Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 6: Allegro 00:24:19 Concerto à 5 in C Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 9 No. 9: Allegro 00:28:20 Concerto à 5 in C Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 9 No. 9: Adagio 00:30:49 Concerto à 5 in C Major for two Oboes and Strings: Allegro, Op. 9 No. 9 00:34:17 Concerto in D Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 8: No Tempo Indication 00:36:35 Concerto in D Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 8: Largo 00:38:34 Concerto in D Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 7 No. 8: Allegro 00:40:20 Concerto à 5 in C Major for Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 5: Allegro 00:43:39 Concerto à 5 in C Major for Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 5: Adagio 00:45:36 Concerto à 5 in C Major for Oboe and Strings, Op. 9 No. 5: Allegro 00:48:45 Concerto in B-Flat Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 3: Allegro 00:51:32 Concerto in B-Flat Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 3: Adagio 00:53:34 Concerto in B-Flat Major for Oboe Solo and Strings, Op. 7 No. 3: Allegro 00:55:48 Concerto in F Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 9 No. 3: Allegro 01:00:18 Concerto in F Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 9 No. 3: Adagio 01:02:31 Concerto in F Major for two Oboes and Strings, Op. 9 No. 3: Allegro *Background Image: View of Canal Grande in Venice (1860) by Gustaf Wilhelm Palm (public Domain) Want to listen to the Complete Oboe Concertos by Albinoni: https://youtu.be/WMLSwqAOzHo 📲 Follow us on Social media: @BrilliantClassics #baroque #albinoni #oboe