Konzerthausorchester Berlin, François Leleux

It’s not uncommon to see pianists or concertmasters conducting an orchestra from the first chair of the first violins in a programme of Viennese Classical music. An oboist who also takes on the role of conductor, on the other hand, is a rarity. We are all the more delighted that François Leleux is once again a guest with the Konzerthaus Orchestra. He is not only a superstar of the “singing reed,” but also a sought-after conductor on the chamber orchestra scene. In addition to Dvořák’s “Legends” cycle and Mozart’s “Prague Symphony,” the programme naturally features a virtuosic work for oboe and