Dorothee Oberlinger is a distinguished German recorder player and one of the most prominent figures in the realm of early music performance. With an innate talent for the recorder, she has established herself as a virtuoso in the field, known for her expressive playing and technical finesse. Oberlinger began her music education at a young age and further honed her skills at the renowned Mozarteum University in Salzburg, where she specialized in early music and historical performance practice.

Throughout her illustrious career, Oberlinger has fascinated audiences with her depth of interpretation and the breadth of her repertoire, which spans from medieval and Renaissance music to Baroque masterpieces, as well as contemporary compositions written for her instrument. She has collaborated with numerous celebrated ensembles and orchestras and has left a substantial discography that vividly showcases her expertise and passion for the recorder. Among her recent releases are critically acclaimed albums like "Alessandro Scarlatti: Baroque Influencer," which exhibits her ability to bring the intricate music of the Baroque era to life, and "Telemann: Pastorelle en musique," where she expertly interprets the works of one of the most prolific composers of the period. Her penchant for innovation is also evident in projects like her arrangements for recorder and viola, seen in pieces such as Bach's "Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784," where she bridges historical performance and contemporary musical expression.

Genres

Baroque Woodwind

Classical Performance

Recorder

Latest Release

Andrea Bernasconi: L'Huomo

Dorothee Oberlinger

Album - 71 Tracks - Released June 7, 2024