Concerto for Oboe - Reduction for Oboe and Piano (Sheet music)

The first movement is tautly argued, and its material is drawn almost entirely from the opening string chords and following oboe tune. The central Adagio is a deeply expressive slow movement drawing on the oboe's inherent melodic qualities. The rhythmic finale finds the oboe in a more dance-like mood, and there is a cadenza before the coda brings the music to a decisive close. Full score and string parts are available on hire.