Benjamin Britten
Six Metamorphoses after Ovid Op. 49
Benjamin Britten
Six Metamorphoses after Ovid Op. 49
- Instrumentation Oboe
- Edition Sheet Music
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Difficulty Level
- Composer Benjamin Britten
- Publisher Boosey & Hawkes
- Order no. BH2200008
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Description:
Discover an absolute masterpiece of oboe literature: Benjamin Britten's 'Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49', published by the renowned Boosey & Hawkes. This captivating solo work brings Ovid's ancient myths to life with incomparable expressive power, tonal refinement, and dramatic depth. Each of the six character pieces both challenges and inspires the performer—ranging from lyrical, delicate nuances to brilliant virtuosity. As an essential cornerstone of the modern repertoire, this edition is ideal for advanced recitals, competitions, and examinations, and is featured on prestigious syllabi including ABRSM (Grade 8) and Trinity College London (Grades 7 & 8). An indispensable treasure for every serious oboist!
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Pan (who played upon the reed pipe which was Syrinx, his beloved)
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Phaeton (who rode upon the chariot of the sun for one day and was hurled into the river Padus by a t
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Niobe (who, lamenting the death of her fourteen children, was turned into a mountain)
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Bacchus (at whose feasts is heard the noise of gaggling women's tattling tongues and shouting out of
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Narcissus (who fell in love with his own image and became a flower)
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Arethusa (who, flying from the love of Alpheus the river got, was turned into a fountain)
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