The Viennese Oboe
Music lovers all over the world appreciate the unique sound of Viennese strings. However, there is another special sound – that of the Viennese oboe. Sebastian Breit, principal oboist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, puts his instrument in the spotlight on an album released by Supreme Classics. These are discoveries from the ‘golden era’ of the Viennese oboe. These rarities charmingly demonstrate why the Viennese oboe is ‘different from the others’.
All of the pieces were written specifically for the Viennese oboe at the time of their creation. They are compositions penned by Alexander Wunderer (1877–1955), himself an oboist with the Vienna Philharmonic, Hans Gal (1890–1987) and Karl Pilss (1902–1979). Listening to these pieces, interpreted with great dedication, one becomes aware of how significant the instrument has been in shaping the much-praised Viennese sound.
New album
Sebastian Breit - The Viennese Oboe
Releasedate 07.11.2025
Karl Pilss (1902-1979)
Sonata in E-Minor for Oboe and Piano
Hans Gál (1890-1987)
Sonata for Oboe and Piano op.85
Alexander Wunderer (1877-1955)
Sonata in B-Minor for Oboe and Piano op. 3
Sebastian Breit, Oboe and Stephanie Timoschek, Piano
I am delighted to be able to present these rarities on this album. They brilliantly showcase the wonderful sound of the instrument in all its facets and colors, and document the importance that the Viennese oboe will continue to have as the Viennese musical tradition moves forward. (Sebastian Breit)
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