Oboe
SKU:
BT.MUSM570362158
By
Melinda Maxwell_John
Stringer. Classical. Book
Only. 40 pages.
University of York Music
Press #MUSM570362158.
Published by University
of York Music Press
(BT.MUSM570362158).
English.
This
collection of oboe music,
written by living
composers, is an
invaluable resource for
any oboist of Grade 8 and
conservatoire standard
who is curious about
widening their
repertoire, and exploring
the various languages of
modern music. The term
modern music can alienate
many minds who may think
it will be too difficult
technically; aurally
unknown and therefore
unsatisfying; harmful or
damaging to their musical
sensibility. To all these
points this volume has
the answers. Every one of
these pieces requires
challenging technical
skills demanded of any of
the more traditional oboe
repertoire, and
additionally they will
improve technique. Each
piece portrays a
characterand language
that is approachable and
compelling. Far from
damaging musical
sensibility these musical
types will open the ear
and enrich the spirit.
Some are physically
demanding and require
very good breath control,
others need patience in
learning new fingerings
and timbres, and some
travel to extreme
registers. But, in all
cases, the effort will be
rewarding, and not only
that, the knowledge
gained about the oboe and
how it works will be
equally entertaining and
stimulating.
