Bassoon Concertos by Mozart, Haydn M., Stamitz & Weber

'A delightful and generous collection' --Gramophone

'Dynamic and expressive contrasts are carefully and adroitly created and the orchestra meticulously managed. The result is a lovely and technically superior recording, not to mention another star in the crown of the folks at Hyperion' --Fanfare, USA

'Dazzling. Hyperion's perceptive talent-spotting has produced a charming disc from performers virtually new to the catalogue – unreservedly recommended' --BBC Music Magazine

'a recording of airy clarity … a most recommendable disc, with much to enjoy' --International Record Review

'The playing of the Manchester Camerata (on modern instruments) is excellent throughout … They and their oboist conductor support their principal bassoonist with such care and attention that it is fair to call this a labour of love all round. Enjoy' --musicweb.uk.net

'The performances are all sophisticated … a pleasure to listen to' --American Record Guide

Stamitz: Chamber Works

As usual, the Camerata Köln sounds splendid, delivering performances as alert and vital as these works will likely ever enjoy. CPO's sonics also rise to their usual high standard. Recommended to all those fond of the Classical tradition.

The importance of the Stamitz family in the development of 18th century European musical thought is well known; perhaps more well known than its actual music. And this is understandable since every member of the family seemed to focus not so much on breaking compositional ground, but on teaching, performance, or even some other interest peripheral to music. For instance Carl's father Johann is remembered today primarily as the founding conductor of the legendary Mannheim Court Orchestra, a collective renowned for rigorously training the most promising young musicians of the day.

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