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Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Flute Concerto No. 2; Bassoon Concerto

Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Flute Concerto No. 2; Bassoon Concerto

Alessandro Carbonare, Jacques Zoon, Guilhaume Santana, Orchestra Mozart, Claudio Abbado

Duration63 Min

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Flute Concerto in D Major, K. 314 (Arr. of Oboe Concerto)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major, K. 191

Album insights

French star tenor Benjamin Bernheim, after his stunning performance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, launches his debut solo album "Douce France: Mélodies & Chansons." Drawing from his extensive study of French songs, he effortlessly transitions between renowned 19th-century melodies by Berlioz, Chausson, and Duparc and classic 20th-century chansons by Brel, Kosma, and Trenet. While these cycles are often associated today with female vocals and orchestral accompaniment, Bernheim was determined to return to the deep intimacy provided by a piano accompaniment. To achieve this, the orchestral scores were transcribed into piano versions for the album by his musical partner and pianist, Carri-Ann Matheson.