C.P.E. Bach · Lebrun · Mozart | Oboe Concertos

Paul Goodwin · The English Concert · Trevor Pinnock

Paul Goodwin is one of the most accomplished and musicianly players of eighteenth-century oboes around, and one who achieves his effects without attempting to conceal the bold, fruity character of his instruments. His articulation and phrasing are detailed and well-judged, while fine breath control allows for a high level of sustained expressiveness, not just in the slow movements but also in moments such as the opening messa di voce of the Mozart's first movement. At other times he is suitably bold and confident, and he is excellently backed up throughout by Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, whose polished playing strikes a good balance between brightness and blended tone. A thoroughly enjoyable disc. L.K.

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