Following the two volumes of the Guide des Instruments, RICERCAR goes further into the knowledge of several instruments and their specific repertoire. It was in 1817 that the instrument maker Halary invented this instrument whose low register prefigures the tuba. Integrated into the orchestra by Berlioz, the ophicleide was also used in church to accompany the plainchant and quite present in military bands. But it also benefitted from a solo repertoire in the concerto genre as well as in chamber music. Patrick Wibart impresses with his total mastery of the instrument and the flexibility of his playing.

Tracklist:

Grande Fantaisie Dramatique Pour Ophicleide Et Piano
Fantaisie Sur Le Desir De Beethoven Pour Ophicleide Et Piano
Troisieme Duo Pour Deux Ophicleides
Trio Pathétique In D Minor (Arr. For Cornet, Ophicleide & Piano): I. Allegro Moderato
Trio Pathétique In D Minor (Arr. For Cornet, Ophicleide & Piano): II. Scherzo: Vivacissimo
Trio Pathétique In D Minor (Arr. For Cornet, Ophicleide & Piano): III. Largo
Trio Pathétique In D Minor (Arr. For Cornet, Ophicleide & Piano): IV. Allegro Con Spirito
Méthode Complète D'ophicléide Pour L'accompagnement Du Plain-Chant: Kyrie Eleison Pour Trois Ophicl
Agnus Dei (Arr. For Ophicleide)
O Salutaris (Arr. For Ophicleide)
Variations Pour L'ophicleide, Op. 62
Air Varie Pour Ophicleide Et Piano, Op. 21
Teutates, Fantaisie Mystique

UPC: 5400439003620
Label: Ricercar
Release Date: 1.29.16
Format: CD

Virtuoso Ophicleide - Virtuoso Ophicleide (CD)