Boosey & Hawkes Birtwistle - Oboe Quet - Hautbois Violon Alto Et Violoncelle

Name: Birtwistle - Oboe Quet - Hautbois Violon Alto Et Violoncelle
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 158546
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ID : 158546

EAN : 9790060126055

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Essential Information About This Score
• A contemporary chamber music work by Harrison Birtwistle, a major figure in British composition.
• Composed over two years (2009-2010) and designed for a progressive presentation before being unveiled in its complete form.
• World premiere of the full version at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik in May 2011, a key event for contemporary chamber music.
• Complete score of 92 pages, ideal for ensembles seeking to explore a challenging and current repertoire centered around the oboe.

Birtwistle - Oboe Quet - Hautbois Violon Alto Et Violoncelle

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Summary of This Score

Written over a two-year period from 2009 to 2010, Harrison Birtwistle's "Oboe Quartet" fits within the tradition of the quartet while renewing it through a decidedly contemporary approach. The work was presented in several stages before the world premiere of the complete version took place at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik in May 2011. This score is intended for musicians and ensembles looking for modern repertoire for chamber formation, with a central role given to the oboe within the ensemble balance. With its 92 pages, it offers an in-depth and structured reading of a significant piece in Birtwistle's catalogue, relevant both for concert preparation and for study in conservatories and advanced-level programs.

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Musical Genre

Classical

Composer

Harrison Birtwistle

Pages

Questions frequently asked

What instrumentation is used in Harrison Birtwistle's Oboe Quartet?

The score is written for oboe, violin, viola, and cello, according to the edition's title.

How many pages does this Birtwistle score have?

The edition contains 92 pages. This volume allows for a structured reading of the complete work.

Is this oboe quartet suitable for contemporary music repertoire?

Composed between 2009 and 2010, this work adopts a contemporary approach to the chamber quartet. The oboe holds a central place in the ensemble's balance. The world premiere of the complete version took place in May 2011 at the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik.