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This is the third in a series of toccata classics critically well-received recordings of orchestral music by the Hungarian composer Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000). this volume features works for oboe and strings, the solo instrument played by legendary Hungarian oboist Lajos Lencses, who has made more than fifty recordings. the recording highlights the characteristics that make his music so appealing Catchy tunes, transparent scoring, buoyant rhythms and a fondness for baroque forms and folk-dances. Two chamber pieces featuring the oboe and Cor Anglais offer textural contrast. Album Tracks 1. Intrada 2. Slow Dance 3. Shoulder-Blade Dance 4. Dance of the Prince of Transylvania 5. Dance of Lazar Apor 6. Chorea 7. Leaping Dance 8. Allegro 9. Andante Moderato 10. Allegro Vivace 11. Il Capitano 12. Pantalone 13. Colombina 14. Povero Pulcinella 15. Arlecchino 16. Allegro 17. Andante 18. Scherzo 19. Allegro 20. Allegro 21. Andante (Choral Varie) 22. Allegro 23. Sonatina 24. Arietta 25. Rondo 26. Ricordanza 27. Aria 28. Rondo All'ungherese