Durand Camille SAINT-saens - Sonate Opus 166 - Hautbois et Piano
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Summary of This Score
Designed for students, teachers, and professional performers, the "Musique française" collection highlights masterpieces of the repertoire by offering an insightful reading of the music: analysis of key passages, historical context, and stylistic markers to refine performance. You will find valuable guidance to build a coherent interpretation, work on phrasing, articulation, and balance with the piano, all while respecting the French aesthetic.
Composed in the final years of Camille Saint-Saëns's life, this sonata for oboe and piano is distinguished by clear and musical writing, making it approachable without sacrificing artistic demands. Often played relatively early in oboists' training, it serves as an excellent pedagogical tool: it develops breathing, dynamic control, rhythmic precision, and attentive listening to the piano part, for lively and nuanced chamber music.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Camille Saint-Saëns | Collection | Musique française |
| Instrumentation | oboe and piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which instrumentation is Saint-Saëns' Sonata Op. 166 written?
The score is written for oboe and piano.
Is Sonata Op. 166 suitable for oboe practice?
This work is often tackled relatively early in the oboist's development. It requires attention to breathing, dynamics, and rhythmic precision.
Which interpretative aspects are covered in the French Music collection?
The French Music collection offers an analysis of key passages and a historical overview. Stylistic references accompany work on phrasing and articulation. The balance between oboe and piano is also addressed.
Who is the composer of this sonata for oboe and piano?
The piece was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns during the final years of his life.
Does this edition belong to the French Music collection?
This score is published as part of the French Music collection, dedicated to works from the French classical repertoire.
