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MUSIC FOR OBOE AND PIANO

FIZZY

for oboe and piano 

​Duration:

10'30" minutes
 

Instrumentation:   

oboe and piano

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Year Composed:  

2018
 

Written for:  

Nick Shay Deutsch
 

World Premiere:  

Dudu Carmel, oboe
Lorenzo Cossi, piano
11 November, 2024
Zadar, Croatia
 

MUSIC FOR OBOE AND PIANO

MUSIC FOR OBOE AND PIANO

THEMES:

RESTLESSNESS

Program Notes:

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Fizzy for oboe and piano is a work in three consecutive movements. The overall atmosphere of the first and third movements conveys a sense of electrified restlessness or drive, which also inspired the piece's name. In contrast, the second movement is contemplative and retreats into a nostalgic, slower world.

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Score of Fizzy for Oboe and Piano

Related 20th and 21st Century Oboe and Piano Works

  • Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1962)

  • Henri Dutilleux – Sonata for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1947)

  • Benjamin Britten – Temporal Variations (Oboe & piano, 1936)

  • Eugène Bozza – Fantaisie Pastorale (Oboe & piano, 1949)

  • Paul Hindemith – Sonata for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1938)

  • Jean Françaix – L’Horloge de Flore (Oboe & piano, 1959)

  • Richard Rodney Bennett – Sonata for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1987)

  • Gilles Silvestrini – Six Études pour Hautbois (Oboe & piano, 2000)

  • William Bolcom – Three Études for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1991)

  • Thea Musgrave – Night Windows (Oboe & piano, 1974)

  • Jacques Ibert – Pièce pour Hautbois et Piano (Oboe & piano, 1935)

  • Antal Doráti – Duo Concertante (Oboe & piano, 1982)

  • André Jolivet – Sonatine for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1963)

  • Vincent Persichetti – Parable for Oboe and Piano, Op. 108 (Oboe & piano, 1972)

  • Gordon Jacob – Sonatina for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1963)

  • Alain Bernaud – Pièce pour Hautbois et Piano (Oboe & piano, 1971)

  • Arthur Benjamin – Sonatina for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1942)

  • Malcolm Arnold – Sonatina for Oboe and Piano, Op. 28 (Oboe & piano, 1951)

  • Robert Muczynski – Time Pieces (Oboe & piano, 1983)

  • Howard Ferguson – Four Short Pieces (Oboe & piano, 1932)

  • John McCabe – Oboe Sonata (Oboe & piano, 1980)

  • David Amram – Sonata for Oboe and Piano (Oboe & piano, 1980)

Essential 20th and 21st Century Oboe and Piano Works

ABOUT OBOE AND PIANO DUETS

The contemporary repertoire for oboe and piano showcases a diverse range of innovative and expressive compositions. Modern music for oboe and piano duets highlights the technical capabilities and tonal richness of both instruments. One standout piece is "Fizzy" by Lior Navok, composed in 2018. This work exemplifies the electrified restlessness and contemplative moments found in contemporary oboe and piano duets, offering a unique and engaging listening experience. These compositions often explore new techniques and harmonies, providing both performers and audiences with a fresh and exciting musical journey. The contemporary oboe and piano repertoire continues to grow, reflecting current trends in chamber music and pushing the boundaries of traditional classical music.

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