The oboe concerto by Mozart was written in a traditional concerto form of fast-slow-fast structure. The first movement, Allegro aperto, is an unusual tempo marking, but one that Mozart liked at the time, producing generously fast-paced music.
The second movement is quite aria-like and reminiscent of those found in his operas, allowing the oboe to showcase its ability to sustain long, beautiful melodies.
The final movement, marked as a Rondo, actually contains material later used by Mozart in his opera The Abduction from the Seraglio, which he would not write for another five years. The movement is very folk-like, the themes full of breathless delight.
Here is Francois Leleux to play this delightful music for you:
