Boosey & Hawkes Birtwistle - Oboe Quet Hps 1482 - Hautbois Violon Alto Et Violoncelle
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Summary of This Score
Written between 2009 and 2010, this score reflects the meticulous work of Harrison Birtwistle, a key figure in British contemporary music. Conceived over a long period, the work was initially presented in fragments, "in stages," before revealing its complete form at its world premiere at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik in May 2011. This creation context highlights the attention given to the overall architecture, the balance of tensions, and the dramatic progression.
The Oboe Quartet is intended for musicians wishing to deepen their repertoire of modern chamber music, where each instrumental line actively contributes to the discourse. The oboe part occupies a central place, both in terms of color and articulation of the musical material, engaging in dialogue with the ensemble through contrasts, densities, and textures. The performance demands rhythmic precision, keen listening, and a sense of timbre, making this work an excellent tool for collective study.
With its 38 pages, this edition is suitable both for concert preparation and pedagogical use (chamber music class, conservatory, analysis). It is a score with a strong identity, ideal for enriching a contemporary program and exploring a writing style where intensity arises as much from structure as from sonic detail.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Harrison Birtwistle | Pages | 38 |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is specified for Harrison Birtwistle's Oboe Quartet?
The score is written for oboe, violin, viola, and cello. The oboe holds a central role in the dialogue with the strings.
Is this Birtwistle score suitable for contemporary chamber music?
The work belongs to the contemporary British classical repertoire. Its writing relies on contrasts of density and texture between the four instrumental lines.
How many pages does this edition have?
The edition contains 38 pages.
What level of work does the oboe part require in this Oboe Quartet?
Rhythmic precision and attentive listening are required to approach this work. The control of timbre and articulation directly contributes to the collective discourse. The oboe part continuously dialogues with the violin, viola, and cello.
When was Harrison Birtwistle's Oboe Quartet premiered?
Composed between 2009 and 2010, the work was initially presented in fragments. Its full world premiere took place in May 2011 at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik.
