The Viennese Oboe — Sebastian Breit / Stephanie Timoschek

About this recording

Sebastian Breit (Viennese oboe) and Stephanie Timoschek (piano) perform three sonatas by Karl Pilss, Hans Gál and Alexander Wunderer. Gál’s Sonata, Op. 85, occupies tracks 5–7. This programme explores repertoire associated with the distinctive Viennese oboe tradition.

Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Op. 85

Supreme Classics · SMGG012 · Hybrid SACD (plays on CD and SACD players) · released 7 November 2025. ℗ 2025 Sebastian Breit, under exclusive license to Supreme Music Media GmbH.

Programme

Karl Pilss — Sonate in E minor for Oboe and Piano

1. I. Allegro inquieto (5:40)
2. II. Andante moderato e semplice (5:00)
3. III. Allegro scherzando (2:38)
4. IV. Molto vivace (2:32)

Hans Gál — Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Op. 85

5. I. Tranquillo con moto (8:41)
6. II. Pavane (4:51)
7. III. Allegro sostenuto assai (8:52)

Alexander Wunderer — Sonata in B Minor for Oboe and Piano, Op. 3

8. I. Andante (8:15)
9. II. Tempo giusto (3:23)
10. III. Adagio ma non troppo (5:39)
11. IV. Presto (3:58)

Review

Michael Gmasz praises the duo’s precise, colourful interplay and the combination of chamber-music intimacy with expressive strength.

Michael Gmasz — radio klassik Stephansdom, 22.11.2025

Sources

Supreme Classics · Apple Music Classical · Europadisc · Amazon