Rodion Konstantinowitsch Schtschedrin

'My oboe concerto was created in 2009 and consists of the three parts Elegy, Duets and Finale con Epilogue which are played without a break. In the solo part, I wanted to express all tonal and technic...

'My oboe concerto was created in 2009 and consists of the three parts Elegy, Duets and Finale con Epilogue which are played without a break. In the solo part, I wanted to express all tonal and technic...

This short study explores the entire dynamic range of the instrument. It is based on a Russian fairy-tale which can be recited (ad lib.) towards the end of the piece.

Strongly influenced by Russian Impressionism this concerto can also be performed with a small string ensemble. A recent recording by the young Russian virtuoso Maxim Vengerow with conductor Mstislav R...

Both movements explore the specific sonorities of the bass recorder. The first movement is predominantly lyrical, whereas the second is very rhythmic and dominated by percussive effects.

Ursprünglich für den International Cello Congress 2005, 1000 Cellists Concert, komponiert, kann das einsätzige Stück auch von Amateuren gespielt werden. Diesem Anspruch der leichteren Spielbarkeit und...