Welcome to our stock of oboe music and English horn. This page lists orchestral excerpts and parts, master classes, oboe methods, music and music collections, and studies and exercises. The music is in alphabetical order by title unless otherwise indicated. Since the distinction is not always clear between studies and methods or music collections, check the other categories if you don't find was you are looking for. We welcome suggestions for additional music to carry.
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Ob101: Complete
Oboe Method by Apollon Marie-Rose Barret.
Boosey
& Hawkes, PB, 220 pages. This is the "original" edition of this
work. It includes introductory material, scale studies and some
exercises not included in the Schuring edition but is not as easy
to read.
Both editions include Twelve Articulation Exercises, Forty Progressive
Melodies, Four Sonatas, and Sixteen Grand Studies. This book also
includes two Air Varies. |
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Ob047: Gekeler Method for Oboe Book 1
by
Kenneth Gekeler.
Belwin, 1940, SS, 48 pages + fingering chart. Beginning method. . Ob048: Gekeler Method for Oboe Book 2 by Kenneth Gekeler. Belwin, 1942, SS, 48 pages. An intermediate method. Part I (about half the book) is etudes, Part II is exercises and scale studies in all keys. |
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Ob103: My First Barret Niemann compiled and edited by Daniel Schmidt. Carl Fischer, 2002, SS, 32 pages. My First Barret/Niemann is an introduction to the essential elements of two famous oboe methods, designed to help the developing student prepare for the technical and musical demands of these two well-known methods for Oboe. The exercises, solos and duets adapted from Barret and Niemann methods will be a springboard to further study of the master texts and the literature for the instrument. Four classic pieces (by Gossec, Haydn, Fauré and Bach) are included reinforce this idea as well as the many exercises designed to promote technical growth. | ||
Ob017: Oboe Method Complete by Apollon Marie-Rose Barret, edited by Martin Schuring. Alfred, 2010, SB, 191 pages. Revised and expanded second edition. The aim of this second edition is to include everything a modern oboe student might wish to learn from Barret in a clean and corrected copy. It includes Excerpts from Barret's Principles of Music, Thirty Scales for the Study of Articulation, Twelve Articulation Exercises, Forty Progressive Melodies, Four Sonatas, and Sixteen Grand Studies. | ||
Ob024: Oboe Technique by Evelyn Rothwell. Oxford University Press, Third Edition of 1982 reprinted in 2002, PB, 103 pages. This book is intended for those learning to play the oboe. Principle topics include the oboe, breath control, embouchure control, tongue control, finger control, reeds, and practice. Appendices cover the breathing muscles, the English horn, and a list of music. | ||
Ob066: Oboe Unbound by Libby Van Cleve. Scarecrow Press, 2004, PB, 136 pages + CD. A useful addition to the oboist's references for extended technique. It provides a discussion of contemporary techniques (such as multiphonics, microtones, altered timbres, extended range, and many others) along with numerous musical examples and hundreds of fingerings. The fingering charts are extremely reliable, having been tested by a range of oboists with varying reed styles and instruments. A concluding chapter provides basic information about the use of electronics for amplification, recording, and sound enhancement. The book's appendices include a substantial bibliography of music and literature, a discography including jazz, non-western, and art music recordings, and a CD with examples of all the contemporary sounds as well as two previously unpublished compositions. With its wide range of detailed information, it is a thorough resource for oboists and composers. | ||
Ob070: Practical and Progressive Oboe Method by Albert J. Andraud. Southern Music Co., 1948, SB, 228 pages. This thick book includes everything but the kitchen sink. It has some basic instruction on holding and playing the oboe, information on reeds, a fingering chart, and more than 200 pages of exercises, scales, etudes, popular and classical pieces and excerpts. | ||
Ob090: Rubank Elementary Method Oboe by N. W. Hovey. Rubank, 1934, SS, 48 pages. A fundamental course for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Includes fingering chart. | ||
Ob091: Rubank Intermediate Method Oboe by J.E. Skornicka and R. Koebner. Rubank, 1939, SS, 48 pages. A follow up course for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Introduces many techniques and concepts such as expression markings and accents, various types of articulation, grace notes, trills, scale and chord studies. A number of duets and trios are included. Includes fingering chart. | ||
Ob092: Rubank Advanced Method Oboe Vol. 1 by H. Voxman and Wm. Gower. Rubank, 1940, SS, 71 pages. This book is intended to follow any beginning or intermediate method. It includes scales and chords studies, studies in melodic interpretation (all duets), studies in articulation, fingering exercises, and ornamentation. All of the material in this books is in keys with no more than two sharps or flats. Includes fingering chart. | ||
Ob093: Rubank Advanced Method Saxophone Vol. 2 by H. Voxman. Rubank, 1957, SS, 79 pages. This book covers similar material to volume 1 of the Advanced Method but in keys from three to five sharps and flats. Includes fingering chart. | ||
Ob005: The Techniques of Oboe Playing by Peter Veale and Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf. Baerenreiter, Kassel, Germany, 1994, edition of 2001, 181 pages. This book on extended technique contains a CD of examples and the text is in English, German, and French. Heinz Holliger calls this book the "first truly well-grounded compendium of new techniques of oboe playing . . . " Coverage includes detailed coverage of many types of multiphonics, special techniques (including oboe d'amore and cor anglais), compatibility of various makes of oboes with the techniques (and appropriate adjustments), track list of the CD, and appendix with techniques for other members of the oboe family. German title: Die Spieltechnik der Oboe. French title: La technique du hautbois. |
Ob173: Albinoni Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra Op. 7 No. 3 Piano Reduction by Tomaso Albinoni edited by Walter Kolneder. Kunzelmann, 1976, SS, 10 + 3 pages. Albinoni's Opus 12, first published in 1715 consists of four orchestral concertos, four concertos with two oboes and four concertos with one oboe of which this is the first. It is in three movements Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. Advanced high school level. (Here is a nice recording on YouTube.) | ||
Ob105: Albinoni Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra Op. 7 No. 12 Piano Reduction by Tomaso Albinoni edited by Walter Kolneder. Kunzelmann, 1980, SS, 15 + 4 pages. Albinoni's Opus 12, first published in 1715 consists of four orchestral concertos, four concertos with two oboes and four concertos with one oboe of which this is the last. It is in three movements Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro. A popular work that is on some state festival lists. | ||
Ob168: Concerto in D minor Op. 9 No. 2 for Oboe and Piano by Tomaso Albinoni edited by Remo Giazotto. International Music Co., 1950, SS, 19 + 4 pages. Originally for oboe and string orchestra. In three movements: Allegro e non presto, Adagio, and Allegro. This should be within the reach of better high school oboists. Duration about 12-13 minutes. You can listen to it here. | ||
WW248: Concerto in D minor Op. 9 No.
2 for Oboe
(or Clarinet or
Soprano Saxophone and Piano
by
Tomaso Albinoni edited by Ber Joosen. Molenaar, 1966, SS, 18 + 4 pages.
Originally for oboe and string orchestra. In
three movements: Allegro e non presto, Adagio, and Allegro. The
International edition is on larger paper and is easier to read although
it also has more articulation markings than this one does. |
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Ob190: Ballade for Oboe and Piano by Hendrik Andriessen. Donemus, 1953, SB, 10 + 3 pages. Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981) was a Dutch composer and organist. This piece is in one movement at an Allegretto tempo. Advanced high school/early college level with a duration of about 6 minutes. | ||
WW109: Pastorale in A Minor
for Oboe (Flute,
Violin), Bassoon
(Cello, Viola de Gamba) and Continuo by Wilhelm Friedemann
Bach
edited by Kurt Walther.
Zimmermann, 1975. This piece has a "real" bassoon part as a featured
instrument along with the oboe.
It also includes a continuo part for cello, and a realized keyboard
part for harpsichord, piano, or organ. When this piece was first
published, Carl Philipp Emanuel
Bach was listed as the composer. More information came to light
afterwards and when it was reprinted in 1983 the composer's name was
corrected.
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C1280: Adagio in E-flat
major S. 1017 by
Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for Clarinet (or Alto Flute or English
Horn) and Keyboard by Karl Kraber. International Music
Co.,
2008, 3 + 1
pages. This is from the Sonata No. 4 in C minor for violin and
harpsichord. Intermediate level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob080: Duets from the Lute Suite in
E Minor BWV 996
for 2 Oboes
by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by Julie Ann Giacobassi. Fish Creek
Music, 2005,
SS, 14 pages. This set of duets in score format can be played by any
pair of treble
clef instruments in the same key. Six movements: Preludium, Allemanda,
Corrente, Sarabande, Bouree, and Gigue. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob095: Bach
Partita in G minor for Oboe Solo from BWV 1013
by Johann Sebastian Bach edited by Hagen Wangenheim. Zimmerman, 1987,
SS,
8 pages. This piece was originally for flute and in the key of A
minor. The work is in four sections: Allemande, Corrente, Sarabande,
and Bourrée Anglaise. It includes notes in English and German. A
very enjoyable intermediate level piece. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob157: Autumn Soliloquy Op. 65
for Oboe and Piano by James Barnes. Southern Music Company, 1987,
SS, 10 + 3 pages. This piece depicts the sounds of Autumn. The
publisher rates this a US grade 3, but that seems a bit low. A band
accompaniment is also available. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob183: Sonate Brillant for Oboe and Piano by Christian Frederik Barth edited by Stefan Ingerslev. Schott, 1994, SS, 24 + 6 pages. Christian Frederik Barth (1787-1861) was a Danish born oboe virtuoso and composer. The editor regards this piece as a splendid addition to the limited repertoire of early Romantic oboe solos. It is notable for the brilliance of its opening movement (Allegro), for its expressive Adagio, and the humor of the final movement (Rondo, Scherzando). College level. | ||
G292: Six Simple Old Carols for Two
Flutes
(or Violins or Oboes) in Any Combination arranged by Graham
Bastable.
International Music Co., 2016, SS, 6 pages in score format. These
pieces would work just as well for like saxophones as well. They are at
an easy intermediate level. Contents:
What Child Is This?, Laudemus Cum Armonia, The Seven Joys of Mary,
Personent Hodie, Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sung, and Angelus ad
Virginem. Click
on the cover
image to view a page of the score.
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WW071: Duo Op. 25 Oboe and Clarinet
by Marion Bauer. C.F. Peters, 1953,
SS, 9 pages (score format). Marion Bauer (1892-1955) was a composer,
critic, author, lecturer and teacher. She was also the first American
student of Boulanger in Paris. This is a suite of four duets: Prelude
(Allegretto Con Moto), Improvisation (Andante Expressivo e rubato),
Pastoral (Allegretto), and Dance (Allegro Giocoso). Early college
level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob185: Beethoven Trio in C Major Op. 87 & Variations in C Major WoO 28 for 2 Oboes and English Horn by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Egon Voss. Henle, 2009, SS, (parts only). This new edition of these two Beethoven trios has a Preface with information on these pieces and their histories and notes on the editing. All text is in German, English, and French. | ||
Ob200: Beethoven Trio in C Major Op. 87 & Variations in C Major WoO 28 for 2 Oboes and English Horn by Ludwig van Beethoven edited by Fritz Stein. Breitkopf & Härtel, 2009, SS. This publication is based on the first published edition of 1914. The good news is that it has a score. The bad news is the first oboe part is only in the score. | ||
Ob174: Concerto in E-Flat for Oboe
and Strings (Piano
Reduction)
by Vincenzo Bellini edited by T. Gargiulo piano reduction by Vilmos
Leskó. Ricordi, 1998, SS, 14 + 5 pages. Vincenzo Bellini
(1801-1835) was an Italian composer primarily know for opera. In
two movements: Larghetto cantabile and Allegro (alla polonese). This is
a
popular work found on some college audition lists. |
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Ob177: Sonatina for Oboe and Piano
Op. 61
by Lennox Berkeley. Chester, 1964/1990, SS, 14 + 4 pages. Lennox
Berkeley (1903-1989) was an English composer who studied with Nadia
Boulanger and Maurice Ravel. This work was written in 1962. In three
movements: I. Molto moderato, II Andante, and III. Allegro. Quoting
program notes from the publisher: "The first
movement is classically structured, with a gracefully contoured first
subject, a forceful ensuing idea and a murmurously lyrical second
subject; the second movement generates an intensity of feeling which is
the greater for the very restraint of its language; and the finale
effectively introduces calm moments to offset the prevailing syncopated
ebullience." |
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WW306: Polovetsian
Dance No.
17 for Flute or Oboe or English Horn or Clarinet (in A)
and Piano by Alexander Borodin arranged by Graham Bastable.
International Music Co., 2013, SS, 3 + 1 pages. Also called Gliding
Dance of the Maidens the melody from Prince Igor inspired the song
Stranger in Paradise. High school level. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW069: Trio in D minor for
Oboe (Clarinet), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano
by Alexander Brent-Smith. Rosewood, 2003, (includes piano score and all
parts). Alexander Brent-Smith (1889-1950) was a British composer,
author, and teacher. This work was first performed in 1943. It is in
three movements I. Allegro Moderato, II. Andante, and III. Allegretto.
It should be playable by those at the early college level (and adult
amateurs). |
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Ob189: Phantasy for oboe and
string trio
(violin, viola & cello) (Parts) by Benjamin Britten.
Boosey
& Hawkes, 1934, SS. Benjamin Britten�€™s spellbinding Phantasy
Quartet
(1932) was his first work to gain international recognition. This
passionate piece displays elements that became hallmarks of his unique
style. A sectional piece in one movement. College level. Ob188: Phantasy for oboe and string trio (violin, viola & cello) (Miniature Score) by Benjamin Britten. Boosey & Hawkes, 1934, SS, 21 pages. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob110: Six
Metamorphoses after Ovid Oboe Solo by Benjamin
Britten. Boosey
&
Hawkes, 1952,
SS,
7 pages. The piece that make up this work are: I. Pan (Senza
misura/Lento ma subito accel.), II. Phaeton (Vivace ritmico), III.
Niobe (Andante), IV. Bacchus (Allegro pesante), V. Narcissus (Lento
piacevole), and VI. Arethusa (Largamete). College level.
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Ob179: Temporal Variations for Oboe and Piano by Benjamin Britten edited by Colin Matthews. Faber Music, 1980, SS, 19 + 6 pages. This piece was written in late 1936 and performed immediately afterwards and then not again during the composer's lifetime (1913-1976). It consists of: I. Theme (Andante rubato), II. Oration (Lento quasi recitativo), III. March (Alla marcia), IV. Exercises (Allegro molto e fuoco), V. Communication (Adgaio con fuoco), VI. Chorale (Molto lento), VII. Waltz (Allegretto rubato), VIII. Polka (Tempo di Polka - Allegro), and IX. Resolution. College level with a duration of about 15 minutes. | ||
G282: Advent & Christmas: Two Preludes for Solo Instrument and Organ by Charles Callahan. MorningStar Music Publishers, 2014, SS, 10 + 4 pages. For solo treble instrument and organ, An Advent Prelude includes the tunes Veni Emmanuel and Conditor Alme Siderum. A Christmas Prelude includes the tunes Adeste Fideles, Stille Nacht, The First Noel, Divinum Mysterium, Es Ist Ein Ros, and Mendelssohn. Parts are included for both C (oboe or flute) and B-flat instruments (clarinet, soprano saxophone or possibly tenor saxophone.). Charles Callahan has written harmonically interesting music yet the solo parts are relatively easy (except for the key signatures which range up to six flats and five sharps). Click here to listen to an audio sample. Click on the cover image to view the score. | ||
Ob202: Pastoral
for
English Horn and Piano by Elliot Carter. Merion
Music,
1945/1982, SS, 14 + 4 pages. This piece by American composer Carter is
sectional: Allegretto (5/8), Giocoso (2/4), Tempo I (5/8), Giocoso
(2/4, mostly), and finally it goes back into 5/8 and accelerates almost
to the end. College level with a duration of 12 minutes. |
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WW093: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano by Paul Challine. International Music Diffusion, 1990, PB/SS, 67 + 18 + 20 pages (includes parts and piano score). Paul Challine (1908-1994) was a French composer and lawyer who wrote mostly chamber music. While much of his music was written while he was a POW during World War II, this piece was written in 1981. It is a substantial trio in four movements: I. Allegro moderato, II. Scherzo (Léger it rythmé), III. Andante (triste et grave), and IV. Finale (Anime). All movements have tempo changes. College level. | ||
G258: Meditation for
Solo Instrument and Organ by Cécile Chaminade arranged by
Charles Callahan. MorningStar Music Publishers, 2008, SS, 7 + 2 pages.
Cécile
Chaminade (1857-1944) was a pioneering French woman composer. While she
wrote
mostly salon songs and character pieces for piano, she is probably best
known today for her flute concertino. This piece was originally for
piano (Op. 76, No. 6). Parts are included for Flute, Oboe, Violin,
Viola and instruments in B-flat (clarinet, soprano saxophone
or possibly tenor saxophone.) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob147: Concerto for Oboe (or Clarinet) and Piano by Domenico Cimarosa arranged by Arthur Benjamin. Boosey & Hawkes, 1942, SS, 12 + 4 pages. Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) was born near Naples but also lived and worked in St. Petersburg and Vienna. This is a popular piece for oboe and is often suggested for college auditions. It is in four movements: I. Introduzione (Larghetto), II. Allegro, III. Siciliana, and IV. Allegro giusto. | ||
F257: Five Sonatas for
Flute (or Oboe) and Guitar Volume 1
by Domenico Cimarosa arranged by Carstin Linck. Zimmermann, 2005,
SS, 35 + 14 pages. Most of Cimarosa's work was operas and liturgical
works
but these arrangements are from his Sonatas for Harpsichord which the
arranger thinks are ideally suited for playing on a wind instrument
with guitar accompaniment. This volume has Sonata 1 in G major and
Sonata 2 in A minor. F294: Five Sonatas for Flute (or Oboe) and Guitar Volume 2 by Domenico Cimarosa arranged by Carstin Linck. Zimmermann, 2005, SS, 39 + 14 pages. This volume has Sonata 3 in A major, Sonata 4 in D major, and Sonata 5 in C major. |
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Ob102: 3rd
Solo de Concert for Oboe and Piano Op. 40 by
Charles Colin revised by Albert J. Andraud. Southern Music Co., SS,
8 + 2 pages. A popular work that is found on some state festival lists
despite the (US) grade 6 rating. Sections are Allegro moderato,
Andante, Allegro, and Piu mosso. It features three brief cadenzas. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW227: Woodwind Friends, 25
Intermediate Duets
by Mike Curtis.
MSS Publishing, 2010, SB, 73 pages in score format. This book has 25
intermediate duets with parts in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef. The
composer has computed that there are more than 50 possible combinations
of woodwind instruments that can play them. These duets are
progressive. They gradually build the student's experience of time
signatures, articulations, tempi, dynamics, keys, styles and rhythmic
complexity. They were written to be short and fun. Click on
the cover
image to see a sample page. Use your browser's Back button to return. |
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G229: Sonata
"No. 4" for
Oboe, Horn in F and Harpsichord by Claude Debussy
reconstructed and
arranged by Kenneth Cooper.
International Music Co., 2011, SS, includes harpsichord score and all
parts. Debussy's original plans (conceived in 1915) to write for this
unusual combination were cut short by his death in 1918. Musicologist
and harpsichordist Kenneth Cooper reimagines what Debussy might have
written using three Debussy pieces; 1. Prélude - La Boîte à
Joujoux (The Toy Box), 2. Scherzando - Étude pour les
notes répétées, and 3. Mouvement - Images I.
Preface includes 6 pages of background information. College level. |
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WW228: Trio in B minor Op. 27 for Oboe, Clarinet (in A) and Piano by Edouard Destenay. Lauren Publications, SS, includes parts and piano score. Recently reprinted from a 1906 Hamelle edition. Edouard Destenay (1850-1924) was a French composer and organist who was born in Algiers. In three movements: Allegro vivace, Andante non troppo, and Presto. College level. | ||
Ob212: Concertino in F for English Horn
and
Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by
Gaetano Donizetti edited by Pedro Diaz. Theodore Presser Co., 2017, SS,
12 + 5 pages. Previously known only through a spurious edition in G
Major, the authentic Concertino in F
was recently discovered in Italy by Pedro Diaz, English Hornist of the
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Diaz prepared this ground-breaking
authentic edition through comparison of the multiple historical sources
and an intimate knowledge of Donizetti's works. The new edition in F
Major is embellished with footnotes regarding sources and
ornamentation. The piano reduction and orchestral score and parts
(available on rental) were prepared by composer/oboist Mark Biggam in
tandem with Diaz's work, and the publication includes extensive
historical notes by scholar Michael Finkelman. Duration of about 11
minutes. Click
on the cover image to view the final page of the English Horn part
(tempo is Allegro). SALE
Price! $5.00 off the regular price of $19.95. |
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Ob165: Cinq
Pieces Pour Le Hautbois by
Antal Dorati. Boosey & Hawkes, 1981, SS, 10 pages. This
advanced
work for solo oboe is dedicated to and was premiered by Heinz Holleger
in 1981. The five pieces are: 1. La cigale et la fourmie
(d'après Lafontaine), 2. Letter d'amour, 3. Fugue à trois
voix, 4. Berceuse, and 5. Légerdemain. Since the fugue actually
has three parts collapsed into one line, the composer has provided a
version with the parts on separate lines for study. Duration of 12:20. This
piece was used
for the Gillet-Fox
2009 Competition.
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WW336: Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano by Madeleine Dring. Josef Wienberger Ltd., 1970, SS, (includes parts and piano score). Madeleine Dring (1923-1977) was an English composer and actress. Her biographical information on Wikipedia is worth reading. In three movements: I. Allegro con brio, II. Andante semplice, and III. Allegro giocoso. College level with frequent meter changes in the first movement. Duration of about 10:45. Here is a performance on YouTube. | ||
Ob112: Oboe Quartet in G minor by Georg Druschetzky edited by Christian Schneider. Zimmermann, 2005, SS, (includes parts and score). Georg Druschetzky (1745-1819) was a Bohemian born oboist, timpanist, composer and publisher who worked in many parts of central Europe during his life. This quartet (for oboe, violin, viola, and cello) was written about 1806 and is one of many works Druschetzky wrote for oboe. It is in three movements: I. Adagio/Allegro, II. Andante, and III. Allegro. Early college level. | ||
G284: Cantilène for
Oboe/Flute/Violin/Clarinet/Soprano Saxophone and Organ by Marcel Dupré
edited and arranged by Charles Callahan. MoringStar Music Publishers,
2016, SS, 7 + 2 pages. This is the second piece of Three Pieces for
Cello and Piano by Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) which was composed in
1916 and first published in 1920. It is in the concert key of A minor.
The tempo is Andante moderato (mm=66). The part for C instruments is
included in this edition. The B-flat part can be downloaded from the
publisher's website. Click on the cover
image to view sample pages from the score.
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Ob181: Sonate for Oboe
and Piano by Henri
Dutilleux. Alphonse Leduc,
1947, SS, 21 + 7 pages. Henri Dutilleux (1916-) is one of France's
leading composers. This sonata was an examination piece for
the
Paris Conservatoire. It has three sections: I. Aria (Grave), II.
Scherzo (Vif), III. Final (Assez allant). College level with some high
notes (altissimo F) in the first movement. |
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Ob206: Hold Fast Your Dreams, Concerto No. 2 for Oboe and Wind Ensemble Piano Reduction by Eric Ewazen. Theodore Presser Co., 2013, SS, 31 + 9 pages. Following the acclaim and popularity of the first concerto that Eric Ewazen wrote for oboist Linda Strommen, in 2010 Ewazen composed a second concerto for her, this time with wind ensemble accompaniment. The programmatic title Hold Fast Your Dreams is an appreciation for Linda Strommen's mother whose exemplary resolve to hold fast her dreams inspired Ewazen to this concerto. In three movements: I. Andante con moto, II. Allegro energico, and III. Andante espressivo. (Early) college level with a duration of about 19 minutes. Click on the cover image to view 12 pages from the score including the beginning of each movement. | ||
Ob213: A Song from the Heart
for Oboe and Piano by Eric Ewazen. Theodore Presser, 2011/2018,
SS, 9 + 2 pages. Originally composed for Trumpet and Piano, A Song from
the Heart is one of those rare new works that immediately captures
performers and listeners in a wide range of settings. A beautiful
melodic solo sings over a lush piano accompaniment, with passages that
stick in the mind well after the performance. A Song from the Heart
will be at home on any program, whether memorials, recitals, or
weddings. For intermediate to advanced performers. The tempo is Andante
Teneramente (mm = 66) so it is not difficult although the oboe part
goes to third octave E-flat. Duration of about 7 minutes. Click on the cover
image to view the second page of the oboe part.
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F411: Après
un Rêve Op. 7,
No. 1 for
Flute (Oboe) and Piano by Gabriel Fauré
arranged by Graham Bastable. International Music, 2013, SS, 3 + 1
pages. This popular piece, which has been arranged for many
instruments, was written for voice and piano in the 1870s. Translated
as After a Dream, it is at the easy high school level, but will be
popular with many more advanced musicians. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob106: Sonate for Oboe and Piano
by Jindřich Feld. Leduc, 1989, SS, 26 + 9 pages. Feld is a Czech
composer
born in 1925. In three movements: I. Molto moderator, II. Scherzo
(Allegro assai), and III. Finale (Allegro con brio). This was one of
the required pieces for the 2007 IDRS Gillet-Fox Oboe Competition. |
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G317: Compatible Trios for
Christmas for Oboe or Violin arranged by Doris Gazda and Larry
Clark. Carl
Fischer, 2017, SS, 46 pages in score format. Continuing with the
success of the popular Compatible series, Compatible Trios for
Christmas contains 27 arrangements of popular Christmas carols that can
be played with any combination of three instruments. A piano score is
available that contains piano/keyboard parts along with a concert pitch
score of the instrumental music. Great for holiday services, parties,
or events, these trios also develop a player's ensemble skill no matter
what instrument they play. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High; As
Lately We Watched; Auld Lang Syne; Away in a Manger; Carol of the
Bells; Deck the Halls; The First Noel; Gesu Bambino; God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Here We
Come A-Wassailing; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Jingle Bells; Joy to
the World; O Christmas Tree; O Come, All Ye Faithful; O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel; O Holy Night; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Patapan; Silent
Night; The Holly and the Ivy; Up on the Housetop; We Three Kings; We
Wish You a Merry Christmas; and What Child Is This?
We have editions for
violin/oboe and B-flat instruments and can order
the versions for Flute, Viola, Horn in F, Tuba, other bass clef
instruments and a piano score that contains
piano/keyboard parts along with a concert pitch score of the
instrumental music. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page of the music. |
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G285: Compatible
Trios for Weddings for Violin or Oboe arranged by Doris Gazda
and Larry Clark. Carl
Fischer,
2016, SS, 46 pages in score format. This unique collection contains
trio settings of popular music for wedding ceremonies that can be
played by any combination of three instruments--wind, brass, or
strings. Included are classic songs for pre-ceremony, processional,
recessional, and post-ceremony, such as Air on the G-String, Amazing
Grace, Ave Maria, Bridal Chorus, Canon in D, Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring, Trumpet Voluntary, and Wedding March. We have editions for
instruments in B-flat, E-flat, and
bass clef and can order
the versions for Flute, Horn in F, Tuba, Viola and a piano score that
contains
piano/keyboard parts along with a concert pitch score of the
instrumental music. Click on
the cover
image to view sample pages from the piano score book which includes the
trio parts. |
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WW256: Trio Flute, Oboe and Piano by Harald Genzmer. Edition Peters, 2010, includes parts and piano score. Harald Genzmer (1909-2007) was a German composer and music educator who studied with Hindemith. This work was written in 1993 but was not published until recently. This piece is in Genzmer's typical style while given the instrumentalists the opportunity to cooperate in contrapuntal textures and demonstrate their virtuosic ability. It is in three movements, generally in the fast/slow/fast format but with considerable variations in tempos within each movement. Duration is about 12:20. | ||
Ob191: Sonata
in G minor Op.
52 for Oboe and Piano
by Martin Grabert. Lauren Publications, SS, 15 + 4 pages. Reprinted
from a 1921 Simrock edition. Martin Grabert (1868-1951) was a German
composer, organist and choral conductor. In three movements: Allegro
moderato, Adagio, and Allegretto/Allegro. Advanced high school/early
college level. |
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Ob094: First
Concertino for Oboe with Piano Accompaniment
by Georges Guilhaud edited by Himie Voxman. Rubank, 1938, SS,
10 + 3 pages. This is found on many festival lists and has a (US) grade
4 rating. In three sections: Moderato, Andante, and Allegretto.
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G263: Handel
Three Arias for
Flute (or Oboe), Violin, Viola and
Cello edited Graham Bastable. International Music
Co., 2010, SS, includes parts and score (the score is 10 pages; each
part is 4
pages). The three arias in these arrangements come from Handel's
operas Alessandro and Radamisto and from his setting of John Milton's
poem L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato. They are presented in this
order: Come and Trip It (Menuetto from L'Allegro), Ombra cara (Largo ma
non troppo from Radamisto) and Lusinghe piu care (Allegro ma non troppo
from Alessandro). Not too difficult, early college level at most. Click on
the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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F432: Handel Three Arias
from Giulio Cesare for Flute (or
Oboe), Violin, Viola and Cello edited Graham Bastable.
International Music Co., 2016,
SS, includes parts and score (the score is 12 pages; each part is 4
pages). The three arias in these arrangements come from Handel's
opera Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar) of 1724 and are sung by Cleopatra.
They are Venere bella, Se pietà di me non senti, and Da tempeste il
legno infranto. Not very difficult, early college level at most. Click on
the cover image to view a sample page from the score. |
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Ob169: Concerto in G minor for Oboe
and Piano
by
George Frideric Handel edited by Thomas Stacy. International Music Co,
1974, SS, 7 + 2 pages. Originally for oboe, strings and basso continuo.
In four short movements: Grave, Allegro, Sarabande (Largo), and
Allegro. Both the original part and suggested ornamentation are
provided in
the Largo.
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Ob068: Händel Complete Sonatas for Oboe and Basso continuo by G. F. Händel edited by Terence Best who also realized the basso continuo. Baerenreiter, 2003. This folio contains three oboe sonatas: Sonata in B-flat HWV 357, Sonata in C minor HWV 366, and Sonata in F major HWV 363. This edition includes the solo part, the basso continuo, and realization of the basso continuo for harpsichord (most typically). A preface in German and English by the editor explaining the sources used for these editions and additional performance notes are included.. | ||
G158: Concertante in B-flat major Hob. I:105 for Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, Violoncello and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Joseph Haydn edited by Sonja Gerlach with piano reduction by Siegfried Petrenz. Henle, 2007, PB. This piece was written by Haydn while in London in 1792 and was very warmly received. The "solo" parts alternate between solo passages and playing along with the rest of the orchestra in tuttis. In three movements: I. Allegro, II. Andante (in 6/8), and II. Allegro con spirito. Overstock Special! $15.00 off regular price of $39.95 while supplies last. | ||
Ob065: Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in C Major Hob VIIg:C1 (Piano Reduction) attributed to Joseph Haydn edited by Alexander Wunderer. Breitkopf, SS, 24 + 7 pages. While authorities generally agree that this piece was not composed by Joseph Haydn, it is still a popular and often performed work. Three movements: Allegro spirituoso, Andante, and Rondo (Allegretto). | ||
Ob198: Motivirrungen for Oboe (Solo)
by Werner Heider. Heinrichshofen, 2010. SS, 5 pages. Werner Heider
(1930-) is a German composer, pianist and conductor. This piece was
inspired by the warm up motif (the first three notes of this piece) of
Paulo Arantes the principal oboist of the Nuremberg Philharmonic to
whom this piece is dedicated. This is an advanced piece which includes
flutter tonguing, glissando and other contemporary techniques. The
duration is 6 minutes. Click on the cover
image to view the first page.
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Ob197: Solfeggio for Oboe (Solo)
by Werner Heider. Heinrichshofen, 2010. SS, 2 pages. This is a brief (3
minutes) college level piece that includes flutter tonguing and
glissando. Click
on the cover
image to view the first page.
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Ob193:
Concerto
for Oboe and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by
Frigyes Hidas. Editio Musica Budapest, 1955, SS,
49 + 15 pages. Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007) was a Hungarian composer and
musical director for the National Theatre and Operetta Theatre in
Budapest. In three movements:
I. Allegro (with some tempo changes and concluding with a long Cadenza,
quasi parlando), II. Andante, and III. Allegro vivo. College level with
a duration of about 20 minutes. On YouTube: Allegro, Andante,
and Allegro
vivo. |
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Ob099: Sonate
for Cor Anglais and Piano
by Paul Hindemith.
Schott, 1942, SS, 16 + 4 pages. This is a sectional piece: Langsam
(nicht schneller), Allegro pesante, Moderato, Scherzo (schnell),
Moderato, and Allegro pesante. |
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Ob081: Sonate for Oboe and Piano
by Paul
Hindemith. Schott, 1939, SS, 23 + 12 pages. In two movements. The first
is Munter
(lively) while the second alternates between Sehr langsam (very slowly)
and Lebhaft (lively). |
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WW247: English Sonata (Engelse
Sonate) for Oboe
(or Clarinet or
Soprano/Tenor Saxophone) and Piano by James Hook edited by
Ber
Joosen. Molenaar, SS, 10 + 2 pages. James Hook
(1746-1827) was an English composer and musician who enjoyed many years
of success beginning at age 6. In
three movements: Allegro non troppo, Moderato, and Giocoso. Includes
parts in B-flat and C. Better high school players.
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Ob204: Rhapsody for Cor Anglais (or Alto Saxophone) and Strings (Piano Reduction) by Gordon Jacob arranged by John Addison (piano reduction). Stainer & Bell, 1950, SS, 11 + 2 pages (includes both cor anglais and alto saxophone parts). This work with a duration of 9 minutes is sectional with alternating slow and fast segments. Better high school players and up. | ||
Ob175: Seven Bagatelles for
solo oboe by
Gordon Jacob. Oxford, 1971, 5 pages. The seven pieces in this work look
like a lot of fun. They are: 1. March, 2. Elegy, 3. Waltz, 4. Slow Air,
5. Limerick, 6. Chinese Tune, and 7. Galop. Excellent for
upper intermediate level students. This
piece was used in the 2010 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition.
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Ob176: Sonatina for Oboe and Harpsichord or Piano by Gordon Jacob. Oxford, 1963, SS, 15 + 4 pages. In four movements: I. Adagio, II. Allegro giocoso, III. Lento alla Sarabanda, and IV. Allegro molto vivace. College level with a duration of about 9:30. | ||
WW236: Three
Polish Dances arranged for Two Saxophones, Two Clarinets, Two
Oboes, etc. by Terry Kenny. Comus
Publications (Comus Edition), 1991, 5 pages in score format plus an
additional part for tenor saxophone. The three dances are Cracovienne
(Allegro moderato), Tamara (Andante con moto) and Trepak (which begins
"Very deliberately" and speeds up step by step until "as fast as
possible"). In addition to the saxophones, this can
also be played by any two like saxophones, clarinets, or oboes. Here is an image of the
first three lines
of the playing score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob098: Monolog
2 Oboe by
Erland von Koch. Gehrmans, 1977, SS, 5 pages. This piece for solo oboe
(or English horn) was written in 1975. It is
in two parts (which may be played separately). Part I is in 3/4 time
and is marked
Andante sostenuto (libermente e con fantasia). Part II is in 2/4 marked
Allegro molto vivace and alternates between rhythmic and legato dolce
sections, with the final rhythmic section accelerating to a Presto
finish. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW129: Le
Repos de Tityre, Monodie Op. 216 No. 10 for hautbois d'amour
or
clarinet in A by
Charles Koechlin. Max Eschig, 1948, 2 pages. Charles Koechlin
(1867-1950) was a French composer and teacher. He was student of
Fauré who influenced his music and about whom he wrote a
biography. This unaccompanied piece is marked Très calme, dans
le sentiment d'une pastorale. An expressive piece which is not
difficult. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob203: Partita for Oboe and and Piano by Jan Krzywicki. Tenuto Publications, 2012, SS, 25 + 11 pages. Krzywicki (1948-) is an American composer, conductor, and music educator. Krzywicki describes his Partita as "both a suite and a set of informal variations," written for oboist Fredric T. Cohen, who subsequently recorded the work as part of the second Albany Records compilation of Krzywicki chamber music. David Pearson writes: "Thick intensities sometimes give way to barren moments. At times the oboe soars towards a goal in its upper extremes, taking a few times and building the tension before reaching it. The piano punctuates, sometimes lays into a heavy groove for a short time, and pulls out sonorities ranging from booming low chords, plucked sounds, to ambiguous ethereal textures." In five continuos sections: 1. Introduction, II. Gigue, III. Interlude, IV. Capriccio, and V. Conclusion. Upper college level with a duration of about 16 minutes. | ||
S512: Phonie Douce for
Oboe, Alto Saxophone, and
Cello
by Philippe Leroux. Billaudot, 1991, SS, (includes score and parts).
Philippe Leroux (1959-) has written pieces which encompass several
genres: symphonic, electro-acoustic, electronic and chamber music. This
piece for an unusual combination of instruments is dedicated to Claude
and Odile Delangle. It employs flutter tonguing, some fractional
pitches, some contemporary notation, and is in one continuous
movement. For advanced players with a duration of about 12 minutes. |
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Ob180: Epitaph for Oboe and Piano by Witold Lutoslawski. Chester, 1981, SS 9 + 5 pages. This piece was written as a tribute to composer and pianist Alan Richardson and was first performed by his widow, Janet Craxton. The piece uses aleatory technique (some elements of the composition are left to chance) with dotted lines in the parts to indicated points of where phrases begin. A college level work. | ||
Ob208: Where you end and i begin for Oboe and Piano by Robert Maggio. Theodore Presser Co., 2014, SS, 26 + 10 pages. This is a five movement work which consists of a single continuous thread woven throughout. The opening theme is a Sicilian lullaby, from which all of the musical idea in the piece are offshoots. The movements are: 1 folk-like--stately, 2. vigorous--light and playful, 3. stately--flowing gently, 4, light and playfull--folk-like, and 5. flowing gently--vigorous. For advanced performers with a duration of 13 minutes. Click on the cover image to view a selection of pages from the piano score. |
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F242: Les
Folies d'Espagne for Solo Flute by
Marin Marais edited by Hans-Peter Schmitz. Baerenreiter (BA33110),
1956, SS, 8 pages. Originally written for gamba by Marin Marais
(1656-1728) these 25 variations have become a popular work for flute
and other instruments.This
piece was on
the list for the 2007 IDRS Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International
Competition for oboe. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob170: Concerto in C minor for
Oboe
and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by
Benedetto Marcello edited by Richard Lauschmann. International Music
Co., SS, 9 + 3 pages. Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) was an Italian
composer, writer, lawyer, magistrate, and teacher. (Some sources say
this piece was composed by his older brother Alessandro.) This standard
of
the oboe repertoire is in three movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio,
and Allegro.
Advanced high school or early college level with a duration of about 11
minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob187: Les
Caractères III (Variations) for Oboe
and Piano by
Alain Margoni. Billaudot, 1985, SS, 9 + 3 pages. Alain Margoni (1934-)
as a French composer and music education who has been involved in a
wide range of musical activities. A bit unusual as the character
(literally) piece is something of a through back to at least 30 years
earlier. The characters depicted are L'optimiste, L'intellectuel, Le
lyriqe, Le danseur "rétro," and Le sportif. College level with a
duration of 5:20.
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Ob207: La Seine for
solo English Horn
by James
Matheson. Theodore Pressser Co. 2011/2014, SS, 3 pages. James
Matheson (1970-) is an American composer. Inspired by Joan Mitchell's
expressionist painting La Seine, Matheson's work parallels the
painting in its wildly energetic exploration of texture. Matheson
covers much ground within 4 minutes, and this is at times a study in
tremolos between contrasting fingerings for one pitch, creating timbral
intensity. La Seine was commissioned by the Albany Symphony for its
English hornist Nathan Fossner. It has many
rapid passages (much more than what is shown in the sample) and a range
to F above the staff. Click on
the cover
image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob145: Gabriel's
Oboe for Oboe and Piano by
Ennio Morricone. Faber Music, 1986, SS. The very popular theme from the
movie The Mission. Includes guitar tabs and chords and a version for
piano alone. We can
also order
two versions of this piece with ensemble accompaniment.
The first is for solo oboe (or flute or violin) and string orchestra
(with piano) and costs $45.00. The second is for "young" concert band
and can feature oboe, flute, clarinet, trumpet, or alto sax. This
version is $50.00. Contact us if you would like to order either. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob166: Mozart Church
Sonatas for Oboe or English Horn and Organ
by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited by L.J. Drop. Kunzelmann, 2008. SS
(includes parts and organ score). This is a collection of Church Sonata
K. 336 in C major, Church Sonata K. 278 in C major, Church Sonata K.
224 in F major, and Adagio KV580a in C major. Very nicely printed with
relatively large print in the oboe/English horn parts. |
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WW229: Mozart Fantasia for a
Musical Clock for Flute, Oboe, and Piano
arranged by
Maximilian Schwedler. Lauren Publications, SS, includes parts and piano
score. Reprinted from the 1919 Zimmermann edition. The second part can
be played by a violin or a second flute. This piece was written for the
Flötenuhr or Spielühr, a mechanical organ or clock. It is
sectional: Allegro, Andante, and Tempo I. College level. |
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Ob062: Mozart Oboe Concerto in C
major KV 314 (Piano
Reduction)
by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited by Ingo Goritzki, piano reduction by
Siegfried Petrenz, and with Cadenzas and Eingänge (leadins) by
Robert D. Levin. Henle, 2001, SS, 34 + 17 + 19 pages. An exceptional
edition
of this piece which was known only as a flute concerto (in D-major)
until a set of parts was discovered in 1920. It includes a brief
history, six pages of suggested cadenzas and eingänge
by noted Mozart scholar Levin, and a supplemental part which compares
two oboe editions and the flute part (transposed) in staff format. The
text is in German, English, and French. |
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Ob069: Mozart Concerto in
C for Oboe and
Orchestra KV 314 (Piano Reduction) by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited
by Franz Giegling with piano reduction by Martin Schelhaas.
Baerenreiter, 2003. This edition includes a solo part based on the
urtext of the New Mozart Edition, a reference score comparing the
urtext oboe part with the urtext flute part, another solo part by Frank
de Bruine that is an amalgamate of the urtext oboe part and those
passages in the
urtext flute part that are musically superior, cadenzas and
eingänge by Frank de Bruine (two for each opportunity), the piano
part which is described as "easy to play," and a preface
in German and English by the editor and additional editorial notes. |
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Ob057: Mozart Quartet in
F Major for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello KV 370 Performance
Parts by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart edited
by Jaroslav Pohanka. Baerenreiter, 1979. An urtext edition with a
preface
in German and English by the editor and additional editorial notes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob089: Mozart Quartet in F Major for
Oboe, Violin,
Viola, and Cello KV 370 Performance Parts by
Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart edited by Ernst Herttrich. Henle, 2005. An urtext edition with a
preface
in German, English, and French by the editor and comments on the
editing following the music. This edition has been printed so that
there are no page turns during movements. |
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Ob149: Two Fantasy Pieces Op. 2
for Oboe and Piano
by Carl Nielsen. Wilhelm Hansen, SS, 11 + 3 pages. This work by
Danish composer Nielsen (1865-1931) was written in 1889 and is an early
work although it is preceded by others without opus numbers. The two
fantasies are Romanze (Andante con duolo) and Humoresque (Allegretto
scherzando). The Romanze should be playable by most high school
students while the Humoresque is at an advanced high school or early
college level.
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Ob148: Concertante for Oboe and Piano
by Émile Paladilhe transcribed by Himie Voxman. Rubank, 1940, 6
+ 2 pages. Émile Paladilhe (1844-1926) was a French conductor and
pianist who began his studies at the Conservatoire de Paris at age 10.
This piece which was written in 1898 is one of the few by Paladilhe
still performed today. In two sections: Andante, assai moderato and
Allegro non troppo. Advanced high school or early college level and a
good length (4:30) for a festival piece. This
piece was used in the 2008 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition. Here
is a performance on YouTube.
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Ob100: Omaggio a Bellini, Duet for English Horn and
Harp by Antonino Pasculli edited by Alessandro Bonelli.
Zanibon, 1983, SS,
14 + 4 pages. This work by Pascuilli (1842-1924), one of the greatest
oboe
virtuosos of his day, is a popular piece for this combination. It is in
three sections: Moderato, Adagio (in 12/8), and Allegretto. A college
level work. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob113: Duologue for Oboe
and Piano by
Paul Patterson. Universal Edition, 1985, SS, 32 + 12 pages. Paul
Patterson (1947-) is a British composer and music educator. Duologue
was commissioned by the
Finzi Trust for George Caird (oboe) and Clifford Benson (Piano). It is
in four sections. The first section is in 7/8 at quarter note = 180.
This is immediately followed by a Recitative (Quasi cadenza for the
oboe). Next is an Adagio section. The work concludes with a Scherzando.
As the title suggests, the oboe and piano are equal partners in the
professional level piece. This was
a contest
piece for the 2007 IDRS Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox Competition. |
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Ob195: Parable
Op. 128 for Solo English Horn by
Vincent Persichetti. Elkan-Vogel/Theodore Presser, 1975, 2 pages. Part
of
Persichetti's Parable series for (mostly) solo instruments, this is
Parable XV. Generally slower tempos (66-84) in a rhapsodic style but
with several passages that include 32nd notes increasing the difficulty. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob144: Capriccio for Oboe and Piano by Amilcare Ponchielli. Ricordi, SS, 14 + 6 pages. Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886) was an Italian composer best known for his operas. In four movements: Allegro non tanto, Andante, Allegro/Allegretto Moderato and Finale. College level. | ||
Ob178: Sonata for
Oboe
and Piano by Francis Poulenc. Revised edition 2004 edited by
Millan Sachania. Chester Music, 1963/2004, SS, 21 + 6 pages. This piece
shares a number of features with Clarinet Sonata which was written at
the same time. Unfortunately, one of these similarities is that Poulenc
died in 1963, shortly after sending the manuscript to the publisher and
never had a chance to make corrections, hence the 2004 revisions which
are explained by the editor. In three movements: I. Elégie
(Paisiblement), II. Scherzo (Très animé), and III.
Déploration (Très
calme). College level with a duration of about 14 minutes. |
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Ob194: Vocalise
Op. 34 No. 14
for Oboe and Piano by Serge Rachmaninoff edited by Humbert Lucarelli.
International Music Co., 1994, SS, 4 + 1 pages. Originally for voice
and piano this edition is in the key of C minor.
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Ob153: Sonatine by Maurice Ravel transcribed for oboe and piano by David Walter. Durand, 1992, SS, 25 + 9 pages. A popular transcription of this work originally for piano alone. In three movements: I. Modéré, II. Mouvement de Menuet, and III. Animé. Early college level. | ||
Ob184: Sonate No. 1 in E minor for oboe and guitar by Ferdinand Rebay. Philomele Editions, SS. Ferdinand Rebay (1880-1953) was an Austrian composer. He wrote 600 pieces for guitar apparently inspired by his niece Gertha Hammerschmied. This is unusual as original works for oboe and guitar are uncommon. It is a substantial work in four movements: I. Lebhaft bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell; II Minuet and Trio; III. Sehr ruhig, doch nicht schleppend; and IV. Rondo (Frisch bewegt). The writing for both instruments is charming and quite idiomatic and, for the oboist particularly, quite demanding. | ||
C1038: Roundelay for
Oboe
or Clarinet and Piano
by Alan Richardson. Emerson Edition, 1936/1989, SS, 7 + 2 pages. Alan
Richardson (1904-1978) was born in Scotland. He was a performer
(piano) as well as a composer and was particularly known for his gift
for melody. This piece in 3/4 time with a tempo of Andante moderato con
moto. Upper intermediate level with a duration of 3 minutes. Includes
both oboe and clarinet parts. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob192: Pastorale et Danses for Oboe and Piano by J. Guy Ropartz. Lauren Publications, SS, 12 + 4 pages. Reprinted from the Enoch edition (ca. 1910). Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz (1864-1955) was a French composer and conductor. He was influence by Claude Debussy and César Franck but also by his Celtic Breton heritage. This piece is dedicated to Georges Gillet. The Pastorale is marked Assez lent. The Danses is marked Vif et gai and is mixed meter (3/4, 2/4, 9/8, and 6/8) and slows in several increments near the end. We can also get the orchestral parts for this piece which are for chamber orchestra with harp and timpani. | ||
WW252: Danny Boy - Meditation on "Londonderry Air" for
Oboe (Clarinet or Flute) and Piano (or Organ) by William James Ross.
C.F. Peters, 2003, SS, 4 + 2 pages (includes parts for both oboe/flute
and clarinet). This familiar melody is presented twice, the first time
is straight and the second time more freely as if improving. While the
second section has some mixed meter of the 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 5/4
variety; this piece is not at all difficult. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob139: Sonata Op. 43 for
Oboe Solo by Miklos
Rozsa. Broude
Brothers Ltd., 1990, SS, 15 pages. Dedicated to Peregin Turry in
memoriam. Miklos Rozsa (1907-1995) was a Hungarian born composer who
lived in California from 1939 on and is best known for his film music
(Ben Hur, for example). He continued to write some orchestral and
chamber music of which is piece, written in 1987, is a late
example. In three movements: I. Moderato (but with many tempo
changes), II. Andante cantabile, III. Allegro con spirito.
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Ob082: Sonate for Oboe and Piano Op.
166 by
Camille Saint-Saëns. Durand, 1921, SS, 19 + 8 pages. This
important work in the oboe repertiore is one of Saint-Saëns
last. It is dedicated to Louis-Jean-Baptiste Bas who had been a student
of Georges Gillet. It is in three movements: Andantino, Allegretto, and
Molto allegro. |
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Ob199: Oboe
Sonata Op. 166 for
Oboe and Piano by
Camille Saint-Saëns edited by Peter Jost. Henle, 2010, SS, 14 + 6
pages. This new edition was based on the composer's manuscripts and the
first
edition. It includes a Preface describing the creation of the three
wind sonatas composed at the end of Saint-Saëns life and notes on
sources and editing. It is in three movements: Andantino, Allegretto,
and
Molto allegro. |
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WW201: Esquisse
D'Espagne for
flute (or oboe) and piano by
Gustave Samazeuilh. Lauren Publications, SS, 4 + 2 pages. Gustave
Samazeuilh (1877-1967) was a French composer, pianist, critic,
musicologist, and a translator of musical works. This piece which was
written in 1914 and dedicated to Maurice Ravel, has been reprinted from
the 1916 Durand edition. It is marked Assez lent et nonchalant (mm=52)
and has somewhat faster and slower sections throughout. The range is
comfortable for the oboe. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob096: Homage to Hafiz for Oboe and Piano by Simon A. Sargon. 2004, SB, 17 + 6 pages. Dedicated to Erin Hannigan (of the Dallas Symphony) and performed by her with the composer at the piano at the 2005 IDRS conference where it was very well received. In three movements. The first movement begins with improvisatory segment then a 7/8 Sempre ben ritmico which accelerates and concludes in a 5/8 Più moso. Movement two, Ghazal (Song of Love), alternates between Andante Amoroso and a slightly faster Flowing. Movement three, Andante Flessible, begins with the oboe playing molto legato in 3/4 along with the piano right hand against a 6/8 rhythm in the left hand then accelerates in steps to a concluding cadenza. For advanced performers. One copy left at this price. When it is sold the price will be $29.95. | ||
Ob097: Sonata in A for Oboe and Piano by Simon A. Sargon. 2005, SB, 13 + 3 pages. In three movements: I. Allegro Giocoso, II. Moderato Assai, III. Con spirito. Advanced high school/early college level. One copy left at this price. When it is sold the price will be $19.95. | ||
G090: Sonic Portals Trio for Oboe, Horn & Piano by Simon A. Sargon. 2004, SB. Commissioned by the Texas Music Teacher's Association. In four movements: The first, Molto tranquillo, begins with an arching horn melody that sets the mood of the piece. The second movement is light and airy with a pastoral feeling in its central part. The third movement starts serenely but dissolves into an agitated and dissonant middle section, then builds to a climax, followed by a quite reassuring song. Playful and humorous, the last movement ends in a burst of high spirits. Despite the commissioning source this a college level work that only the very best high school students could perform. One copy left at this price. When it is sold the price will be $39.95. | ||
Ob063: Romances for Oboe and Piano
Op. 94 by
Robert Schumann edited by Georg Meerwein with fingering for the
piano part by Klaus Börner.
Henle, 1988, SS, 24 + 4 pages. This edition includes a preface with
historical information and detailed remarks on the
editing. The text is in German, English, and French. |
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Ob164: Concertino for Solo Oboe and Piano Accompaniment by Nikos Skalkottas. Margun Music, 1982, SS, 16 + 8 pages. Nikos Skalkottas (1904-1949) was a Greek composer who began his studies on the violin and latter studied composition in Germany. Very little of his music was performed during his lifetime. This concertino is a relatively late work (1939) and is written in the "non-serial" method he developed in the late 1930's and is stylistically closer to Stravinsky than his former teacher Schoenberg. In three movements: I Allegro giocoso, II. Pastorale (Andante tranquillo, and III. Rondo (Allegro vivo). Duration about 10:30. This piece was used for the Gillet-Fox Competition for 2009. | ||
Ob210: Three Angularities
for Solo Oboeby Larry Alan Smith.
Tallow
Tree Music Publishing, 2006/2016, 3 pages. From 2006, Three
Angularities is three diverse movements for solo oboe - a flowing
Andante, a disjointed Allegro vivace, and a languid Lento. Three
Angularities was written for his son James Austin Smith, a virtuoso
oboist. You can see him perform it on this
video. The publisher states this is for advanced oboists but I don't
think anyone who is at least at the early college level will have any
problems with it. The overall duration is 5 minutes. Click on the cover
image to view the first movement. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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G233: Quartet
in E-flat major Op. 8/2 for Oboe, Horn, Viola and
Violoncello
by Carl Stamitz edited by Bernhard Päuler. Amadeus Verlag, 2009, SS,
includes parts and score. The horn part is in F. This is one of six
quartets that make up Op. 8. The melody may be played on a C clarinet
or flute instead of the oboe. It is in three movements: Allegro,
Andante, and Rondeau (Allegretto). This work is appropriate for
advanced high school, early college, or adult amateurs. |
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C1731: Quartet in E-flat major Op. 8
No. 4 for
Clarinet or 0boe,
Violin, Viola and Violoncello
by Carl Stamitz. Breitkopf (Musica Rara), 1958/2000, (includes all
parts, but no score). This quartet was first published in 1785 and was
written while Stamitz was in Paris. In three movements: Allegro,
Andante, Allegro and relatively short (the parts are mostly three pages
long). Suitable for advanced high school, early college and adult
amateurs. |
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Ob083: Strauss
Oboe Concerto (Piano Reduction) by
Richard Strauss arranged for oboe and piano by Arthur Willner. Boosey
& Hawkes, 1947, SS, 39 + 13 pages. A concerto that is famous
for
the endurance it demands of the soloist, yet is also very accessible to
the audience. It is in three movements: Allegro moderato,
Andante/Vivace, and Allegro. |
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Ob182: Concerto in F minor
for Oboe and Piano by
George Philipp Telemann. Southern Music Co., SS. 11 + 4 pages.
Originally for oboe and orchestra. In three movements: I. Allegro, II.
Siciliano (Large e piano), and III. Vivace. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob154: Sonata for Oboe (Flute or
Violin) and Basso
continuo in E
minor by George Philipp Telemann edited by Hugo
Ruf. Schott,
1968, SS. Also known as Solo XI from "Essercizii Musici." This piece
includes a fully realized Basso continuo
(keyboard) part and part for cello (bassoon or viola da gamba). It is
in four movements: I. Largo, II. Allegro, III. Grave, and IV. Vivace.
College level. This
piece was used in the 2008 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition. |
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Ob150: Concerto for Oboe and Strings (Piano Arrangement) by Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged for piano by Michael Mullinar. Oxford University Press, 1947, SS, 36 + 12 pages. The Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra was composed for oboe virtuoso Leon Goosens, who was the soloist in the premiere of the work on September 20, 1944. Critics described the concerto as capricious, lyrical, and nostalgic, and it is considered Vaughan Williams most successful work in this form. Three movements: 1. Rondo Pastorale (Allegro moderato), 2. Minuet and Musette (Allegro moderato), and 3. Finale [Scherzo] (Presto). The piano score is marked "for rehearsal only." | ||
Ob171: Concerto in F Major RV 455
for Oboe and
Piano by
Antonio Vivaldi. International Music Co., 1975, SS, 10 + 5 pages. In
three movements: Allegro, Grave, and
Allegro. Nearly all the tutti sections are included. The main challenge
is the tempo in the fast movements. |
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Ob172: Sonata in C minor RV 52
for Oboe and
Piano by
Antonio Vivaldi edited by Humbert Lucarelli. International Music Co.,
1994, SS, 8 + 7 pages. Originally for oboe and basso continuo. In four
movements: Adagio, Allegro, Andante, and
Allegro. A very useful edition which provides both the original and
ornamented versions of the slow movements. Duration about 12 minutes. |
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Ob146: Sonata for Oboe (Flute,
Violin) and Basso
continuo in C minor
RV 53 by
Antonio Vivaldi edited by Helmut Schlövogt. Schott, 1951, SS.
Includes fully realized basso continuo part for keyboard and part for
cello or bassoon. In four movements: Adagio, Allegro, Andante, and
Allegro. |
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Ob163: Sonata for Oboe and Basso continuo in G minor RV 28 by Antonio Vivaldi edited by Sadro Caldini. Musica Rara/Breitkopf, 2002, SS. Includes fully realized basso continuo part for keyboard and basso part for cello or bassoon. In four movements: Adagio, Vivace, Largo, and Allegro. This piece was used for the Gillet-Fox 2009 Competition. | ||
Ob209:
Carol of the Bells for Oboe and
Piano by Peter Wilhousky arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer,
1936/2015, 2 + 1 pages. Holiday favorite Carol of the Bells has been
arranged for easy instrumental solo to facilitate performance by any
level or age of player (although it is most suitable for a near
beginner). This carol is in 3/4 marked mm = 68 in one. The range is
from D just below the staff to the D an octave above. Complete with
piano accompaniment, this new solo arrangement is perfect for recital
or your
next holiday gathering. Click on the cover
image to view the first page of the score with the solo in concert key. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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G305: Carol of the Bells (C edition) for Violin or Oboe Trio by Peter Wilchousky arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 1936/2017, 2 pages (score format). This familiar carol has been arranged for trio and can be played by any combination of instruments in this series (available in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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G301: Carol of the Bells (C edition) for Violin or Oboe Quartet by Peter Wilchousky arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer, 1936/2017, 3 pages (score format). This familiar carol has been arranged for quartet and can be played by any combination of instruments in this series (available in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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Ob205: Idillio concertino in A Major Op. 15 for Oboe and Piano by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. Ricordi, 1961, SS, 29 + 8 pages. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948) was an Italian composer and teacher best known for his comic operas. This is a piano reduction. There are four movements: 1. Preambolo (Andante con moto), 1. Scherzo (Presto), 3. Adagio, 4. Rondo (Allegro non troppo). Early college level with a duration of 21 minutes. Here is an audio file of the first movement. |
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