 |
Walter Ross~ Oboe Concerto |
|
My Oboe Concerto is one of a series of concertos I am writing for wind instruments.
The orchestra is harp and strings.
The work is modal/pandiatonic in melodic and harmonic design. The first movement is a slow Romanza, lento carezzando. The second is in a moderate, lightly bouncing 6/8. An adagio opens the last movment which leads to a rapid dance in 2/4
The opening movement of the concerto features the mellifluous, almost melancholy sound of the oboe in its high register. The oboe enters with a simple melody. Each successive entrance elaborates more and more on the melody with delicate arabesques until the movement fades to a quiet ending.
The second movement begins in a highly rhythmic and energetic manner which soon moves toward a contemplative cadenza. Then the energy returns in contrasting sections with the oboe sometimes moving vigorously or flowing lyrically over a rhythmic accompaniment.
A quiet, contemplative mood reminiscent of the opening of the concerto introduces the final movement. Suddenly the mood changes to a vigorous, rhythmical dance which alternates with tuneful, bravura melodic passages in the oboe. The coda begins con spirito with rapidly ascending flights in the solo, and the concerto ends with a flourish.
This work is available from the composer.
This work has not yet been recorded professionally. For information on borrowing tapes of concert performances or rehearsals, please contact the composer at:
Walter Ross
527 Woodchuck Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 293-9617
Fax: (434) 924-6033
E-Mail: wbr@virginia.edu
| Walter Ross, wbr@virginia.edu |