Mozart: Clarinet Concerto / Oboe Concerto

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed two of his most beloved wind concertos in the late 18th century: the Clarinet Concerto in A Major K622 and the Oboe Concerto in C Major K314. This 1986 recording features clarinetist Antony Pay performing on a basset clarinet, a period instrument that produces a distinctive warm and resonant tone. Conductor Christopher Hogwood leads the Academy of Ancient Music in spirited, dance-like interpretations that balance energetic tuttis with transparent, delicate passages. Oboist Michel Piguet joins for the oboe concerto, also playing on a period instrument.

Released on the L’Oiseau Lyre label, this CD presents both concertos in full, capturing the performances with clear, faithful sound. Pay’s approach to the clarinet concerto emphasizes natural phrasing and expressive embellishments, while Hogwood and the ensemble provide bold, rhythmically vital accompaniment throughout both works. Add this thoughtfully performed pairing to your collection at a fraction of the cost of a new copy.