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Roman Valek

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Featuring the worlds first recording on period instruments!A collection of works by F.X. Richter, known for his beautiful melodiesA collection of works by Franz Xaver Richter (17091789), to whom the Supraphon label has devoted significant recording efforts. This disc features four pieces, including the Oboe Concertothe worlds first recording on period instrumentsand Sing Loudly to God. A leading figure among the composers who moved from Bohemia to Germany in the 18th century and played a pivotal role in the Pre-Classical period, Franz Xaver Richter served the Mannheim court as a bass singer, string player, and composer at the Mannheim court. Thanks to his remarkable achievements with the court orchestra, he has gone down in music history as a leading figure of the so-called Mannheim School. As a singer himself, Richters works are all characterized by beautiful melodies, and the pieces included h