French oboist organist teacher and composer Charles Colin (1832-1881) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Colin then went on to lead a successful musical career and his wealth of experience led to the composition of Famous Solos for Competitions which remain highly regarded to this day. Significantly the entire compilation of Famous Solos for Competitions was performed 1983 by Oboe students at the University of Washington. The first solo Colin's Opus 33 is challenging for the advanced oboist. The work addresses many technicalities including complex rhythms a range ofarticulation variations in performance directions dynamics and time signatures ornamentation and wide range among other aspects. For all aspiring advanced Oboe players Colin's Famous Solos for Competitions is an essential addition to the repertoire providing excellent audition and competition pieces.

Repertoire Classics for Oboe is a comprehensive and progressively graded collection of 30 classic solos for Oboe with Piano accompaniment.The book contains a fine mix of transcriptions of familiar classics along with solos written specifically for the Oboe The collection is graded in difficulty from moderate to advanced and is ideal material for concerts and recitals. There is a wide variety of music from all style periods and by some of the greatest composers of all time.As an added bonus included is a data CD that contains MP3 audio files of the Piano accompaniments to make practicing more fun. The data CD also includes all of thePiano accompaniment parts for all the pieces in the collection as printable PDF files. This way you can print out only the piece you are currently playing reducing the bulk of printed material you have to carry around. This feature also allows this large and useful collection to be presented at a very attractive price.

The great Fantaisie Italienne is a piece composed by Eugène Bozza for Oboe and Piano. Quite difficult it requires some advanced skills to be executed perfectly. Starting Moderato it opens with a cadenza which includes some solo Oboe sections and continues with a short and lyrical melody. It closes on a nice rhythmic section in Allegro. Really nice to play and to listen to  Fantaisie Italienne would make for a fantastic demonstration of your skills and technical abilities during a recital and a concert. Eugène Bozza won different prizes atthe Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Born in Toulouse Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile musician Bitsch has composed orchestral works chamber works and numerous popular pieces for wind instruments French Suite On Themes From The 17th Century for Oboe being no exception. suitable for advanced oboists Bitsch's French Suite On Themes From The 17th Centurywas published in 1964. With a typical performance lasting around 7 minutes and 45 seconds the Suite is made up of four movements;Pavane Gaillarde Gigue and Riguadon. Bitsch's French Suite On Themes From The 17th Century addresses many musical aspects from the 17th century and is an outstanding and necessary addition to the Oboe repertoire.

This exciting new collection of arrangements provides a wide variety of musical challenges for advanced performers. It is a journey through an artistic legacy of well loved pieces such as 'Maria' and 'Tonight' as well as selections from 'Candide' 'Mass' 'On the Town' and 'Chichester Psalms'. This collection will stimulate creativity in the Oboeist while offering an opportunity to experience the essence of many of Bernstein's larger works.

Saint-Saëns' Sonata For Oboe And Piano Op.166 is a beautiful work which will provide an enjoyable challenge to the advancing oboist. This edition has been edited by Reiner Zimmermann.The solo oboe part is also included on a separate insert.

Par EWAZEN ERIC. 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./ Répertoire / Hautbois et Piano