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Rosetti: Oboe Concertos; Symphonies / Moesus, Meier, Zurich Chamber Orchestra
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Rosetti: Oboe Concertos; Symphonies / Moesus, Meier, Zurich Chamber Orchestra

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Composer
ROSETTI, ANTONIO
Artist
Meier, Zuercher Kammerorchester, Moesus
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Jun 28, 2011
Catalog #
777631-2
UPC
761203763122

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ROSETTI Oboe Concertos: in C; in C. Symphonies: in F; in D • Kurt Meier (ob); Johannes Moesus (cond); Zurich CO • CPO 777-631-2 (71:16)


Quite apart from the fact that he’s virtually forgotten, the composer of record has a problem. According to the Harvard Biographical Dictionary , “He has been confused with Franz Anton Rössler, a cobbler, and five other musicians named Antonio Rosetti.” That’s severe! It may be that he should have stuck with his given name, Franti?ek Antonín Rössler, except that the Italianization worked for him during his very active lifetime. Rössler/Rosetti was born in Litom??ice, Bohemia, in 1750, played double bass in the orchestra of the Wallerstein court, eventually becoming court conductor and Kapellmeister. He composed prolifically—as many as 40 symphonies and 50 solo concertos as well as various sacred works. In 1789 he became Kapellmeister at the court of Ludwigslust, where he died at age 42 in 1792. He was highly regarded by his contemporaries, and in 1791 wrote and conducted a Requiem for Mozart at Prague. The present disc makes a strong case for re-examining his legacy. The two symphonies, both set in three movements, are early works, but they attest to his skill in handling of the orchestra and his ability to craft memorable lines. The F-Major Symphony, composed around 1776–77, was one of his most popular works. The concertos are even more impressive. Kurt Meier is an effective advocate, with a rich, full tone and a flawless technique. Rosetti wrote many concertos for members of his orchestra, especially for horns or bassoons, but also, of course, for the oboe. I reviewed a cpo disc of three other Rosetti oboe concertos played by Lajos Lenscés in Fanfare 15:2. All five could be welcome additions to any soloist’s repertory. Two discs of Rosetti’s more mature symphonies—by Concerto Köln on Teldec and Mathias Bamert on Chandos—are worth seeking out, as well. There are four symphonies on each disc, with, remarkably, no duplications. Meanwhile, the present disc gives me great pleasure, and I recommend it heartily.


FANFARE: George Chien

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro assai 10:37
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro assai
    Duration
    10:37
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  2. 2 II. Adagio poco andante 05:43
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio poco andante
    Duration
    05:43
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  3. 3 III. Rondeau: Allegretto 04:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Rondeau: Allegretto
    Duration
    04:53
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  4. 4 I. Grave - Allegro assai 06:05
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Grave - Allegro assai
    Duration
    06:05
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  5. 5 II. Andante ma allegretto 04:16
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante ma allegretto
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  6. 6 III. Presto non tanto 04:33
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Presto non tanto
    Duration
    04:33
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  7. 7 I. Allegro 09:17
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    09:17
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  8. 8 II. Adagio 05:39
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    05:39
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  9. 9 III. Rondeau: Allegro 05:27
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Rondeau: Allegro
    Duration
    05:27
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Performer
    Kurt Meier
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  10. 10 I. Allegro assai 05:29
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro assai
    Duration
    05:29
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  11. 11 II. Andante gracioso ma un poco vivace 04:36
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Andante gracioso ma un poco vivace
    Duration
    04:36
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus
  12. 12 III. Presto 04:20
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Presto
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Antonio Rosetti
    Ensemble
    Zürich Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Johannes Moesus