Instrument: Oboe

Zubin Mehta brought together works by George Crumb and Richard Strauss in his latest concert as the Munich Philharmonic's honorary conductor.

The concert served as a formal introduction to Philippe Tondre, who became the orchestra's principal oboe during the pandemic.

The wide-ranging programme, titled "Glitter and Be Gay!", highlights the work of two composers who were open about their sexual orientations at a time when few contemporaries came out.

Adrian Wilson and Ensemble 360 perform three gems of English chamber repertoire, with flowing romanticism in Bowen, warm introspection in Finzi, and enthusiastic spirit in Bax. 

Ravel’s Sonatine – performed in transcription for oboe – prefaced a lush reading of Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge.

The Houston Symphony showed the many sides of Bach in a festive performance over the Easter weekend.