There are not many instrumental pieces that are as beautifully poignant as this one. Katharina Spreckelsen performs here the second movement of Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor with The English Concert principals directed by Kristian Bezuidenhout.

Performers:

  • Katharina Spreckelsen – Oboe
  • Nadja Zwiener, Tuomo Suni – Violins
  • Alfonso Leal del Ojo – Viola
  • Jonny Byers – Cello
  • Christine Sticher – Bass
  • Kristian Bezuidenhout – Harpsichord and Director
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