Boosey & Hawkes Britten B. - Sechs Metamorphosen Nach Ovid - Hautbois
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Summary of This Score
This score offers a journey through six scenes inspired by mythological tales, each centered on a character and a metamorphosis. First, there is Pan, associated with the reed flute born from Syrinx, then Phaeton, carried away by the solar chariot's course before his fall into the Padus River. The third piece evokes Niobe, frozen in endless mourning after the loss of her fourteen children, while Bacchus sets a noisy festive atmosphere, filled with voices, laughter, and commotion. Next comes Narcissus, fascinated by his own reflection until he becomes a flower, followed by Arethusa, pursued by Alpheus and transformed into a spring.
Throughout these pages, the writing emphasizes musical narration: contrasts of mood, shifts in atmosphere, articulation, and dynamics serving the imagery. It is an excellent resource for working on interpretation (breathing of phrases, tensions and releases, management of transitions) while maintaining a strong poetic dimension. A particularly relevant suite to enrich a program, explore opposing characters, and refine musicality.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Language | English | ||
Questions frequently asked
Q: How many movements does Sechs Metamorphosen nach Ovid for oboe have?
A: The suite comprises six pieces inspired by Pan, Phaeton, Niobe, Bacchus, Narcissus, and Arethusa.
Q: Which Ovid characters are referenced in this Britten score?
A: The six movements are dedicated to Pan, Phaeton, Niobe, Bacchus, Narcissus, and Arethusa. Each movement is based on a metamorphosis or mythological episode associated with that character.
Q: Is this Britten work suitable for interpretation practice on the oboe?
A: The writing involves contrasts of mood, articulation, and dynamics to serve the musical narrative. Practice can focus notably on phrase breathing, tensions, and transitions between atmospheres. The six pieces offer distinct characters, from Bacchus's lively celebration to Niobe's mourning.
Q: Is the score in French or English?
A: The indicated language for this edition is English.
Q: What musical atmospheres are explored in the Six Metamorphoses after Ovid?
A: The journey goes from the reed flute associated with Pan to Phaeton's solar chariot race, then to Niobe's mourning. Bacchus introduces a festive agitation, while Narcissus and Arethusa evoke respectively the reflection turned flower and the transformation into a spring.
