Carl Nielsen's Fantasy Pieces for Oboe and Piano were composed in 1889/90. Having just gained a position as a violinist in the Royal Danish Orchestra, Nielsen had already experienced success with his String Suite op. 1 both as a composer and as a conductor. Several sketches and autographs bear witness to his intensive work on these contrasting pieces for oboe, which were to appear in 1890 as his O…

Par TAYLOR SUE. Blow the Oboe and Blow the Bassoon are comprehensive tutors, each published in two volumes, with separate piano accompaniment books for the teacher. They combine to give students the greatest possible pleasure from the development of their musical potential. Starting off with the very basics, Sue Taylor gradually introduces more difficult material. Each volume includes studies, pla…

A slow and dreamy melody for Oboe and Piano by composer James Turner. Suitable for the confident Oboe student. The piece is inspired by the chateux of Versailles and has a stately air of elegance.

Cantilena was commissioned by the London Chamber Music Society to celebrate their move to King's Place in October 2008. First performed by Nicholas Daniel and members of the Chilingirian Quartet at King’s Place London on 5th October 2008. The work is a short lyrical piece where an outsider [the oboe] joins the group [a string trio] and adds to their dialogue. At first the newcomer is treate…

Herbert Howells' Sonata For Oboe And Piano. Composed in 1942. Edited by Peter Dickinson and Sarah Francis. Duration c. 18 minutes. This sonata was given its world premiere by Francis and Dickinson at the Cheltenham International Festival on July 9 1984.

Oboe Quartet (1972)

The Quintet for Oboe and Strings was written in 1932. Soon afterwards it won a prize in the Daily Telegraph’s Chamber Music competition and was recorded for HMV records. The full score is presented here; aset of parts is also available.The British composer Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994) was a highly versatile and popular composer. She studied at the Royal College of Music with Ralph Vaughan Wi…

Komposition für Oboe

Oboe teaching material-This collection of Orchestral Solos has been prepared primarily for the convenience of students who wish to take the Licentiate Diploma examination of Trinity College London. However it has a far wider use in teaching in preparing students for orchestral playing and in particular for orchestral auditions. The pieces have been chosen to provide the maximum variety of period…