Sonatas for Oboe and Violin
The two sonatas began as traditional works with piano. The Oboe Sonata, written for teaching colleague Caroline O'Donnell, is a first sonata; here it is played by her sister Annabelle.
The Oboe Sonata stays light in character and answers the instrument’s bucolic tone.
The Violin Sonata followed at once and aims at a weightier, clearer structure. Its three movements move from the sombre first to a joyous finale. For this recording the piano parts were recast for string quartet (Oboe Sonata) and string orchestra (Violin Sonata), turning both into small concertos.
The two sonatas on this disc started life as traditional sonatas with piano accompaniment. The Oboe Sonata was written for a teaching colleague, Caroline O'Donnell and is a first effort in writing a sonata. On this recording, the work is performed by Caroline's sister Annabelle. The music of the Oboe Sonata remains fairly light in character and reflects the bucolic sound of the oboe. The Violin Sonata was written immediately after the Oboe Sonata and is an attempt at a weightier and more effectively structured piece. The three movements are presented as a progressive motion from the sombreness of the first movement to the joyousness of the third movement. In planning to record these works, I decided to arrange the piano parts for string quartet, in the case of the Oboe Sonata, and string orchestra, in the case of the Violin Sonata—effectively making them small concertos.
Artists
Justin Williams
In 2005, Justin completed his Master of Music Performance degree at the University of Melbourne, studying the viola with Caroline Henbest. Since then, he has been based at the Australian National Academy of Music as a member of the Tinalley String Quartet where they maintain the position of 'Visiting Young Artists'.
Andrew Blyth
Andrew Blyth (1958–2010) was an Australian composer whose music deliberately crossed classical and popular styles, with strong melodies, clear harmonies and rhythmic vitality realised through digital technology.
Tracks
- i. Allegro 6:48
- ii. Lento 6:44
- iii. Allegro 5:28
- Aria Andrew Blyth 4:15
- Steelstrings Andrew Blyth 6:00
- i. Moderato 8:20
- ii. Andante 7:58
- iii. Allegro molto 7:54
Oboe Sonata Andrew Blyth
Violin Sonata Andrew Blyth
Performers
- Andrew Blyth · virtual ensemble
- Annabelle Badcock · tracks 1–5
- Justin Williams · tracks 5–8
Contributors
Artwork
Benjamin Thomas
Benjamin Thomas is a graphic designer and illustrator whose cover artwork, illustration and design appear on many Move Records releases.
Where to listen
Sonatas for Oboe and Violin is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Sonatas for Oboe and Violin is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 332
- List price
- $20.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 53 minutes 27 seconds
- Recording Engineer
- Vaughan McAlley
- Editing Engineer
- Vaughan McAlley
- Venue
- Move Records Studio
- Credit
- Benjamin Thomas
- Release date
- 2007
- Musical work
copyright - © 2007 Andrew Blyth
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2007 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical
- Genre
- Contemporary Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574033229
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