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SHEET MUSIC FOR OBOE
Composers N through R
Our music difficulty rating is a subjective attempt to quantify each piece's difficulty.
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
Katherine Needleman: Qua Resurget Ex Favilla
A 16-minute oboe sonata inspired by the worldâÇös overlapping crises during the quarantine summer of 2020. This riveting three-movement sonata bears the title qua resurget ex favilla, drawn from the Dies Irae text referring to rising back from ashes.
A 16-minute oboe sonata inspired by the worldâÇös overlapping crises during the quarantine summer of 2020. This riveting three-movement sonata bears the title qua resurget ex favilla, drawn from the Dies Irae text referring to rising back from ashes.
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 4 - 5
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Carl Nielsen: Fantasy Pieces opus 2 for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Kalmus, difficulty: 3
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Johann Pachelbel: Canon
Arranged for oboe and piano by Daniel Dorff. Duration: 5'
Arranged for oboe and piano by Daniel Dorff. Duration: 5'
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 2
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Robert Page: Danny Boy "Londonderry Air"
This arrangement for vocal solo with obbligato oboe was Written for, and dedicated to, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida and tenor Ricky Manning. Subsequently added by the publisher is also a part for bass clef instrument (bassoon, cello), so it may be played as an instrumental duet. This set includes a vocal score, oboe part with vocal score, oboe part with bass clef instrumental part and bass clef instrumental part with obbligato oboe.
This arrangement for vocal solo with obbligato oboe was Written for, and dedicated to, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida and tenor Ricky Manning. Subsequently added by the publisher is also a part for bass clef instrument (bassoon, cello), so it may be played as an instrumental duet. This set includes a vocal score, oboe part with vocal score, oboe part with bass clef instrumental part and bass clef instrumental part with obbligato oboe.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 3
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E. Paladilhe: Concertante for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Rubank, difficulty: 4
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Anish Raj Pandit: Three Indian Nocturnes
For solo oboe; three short movements which are "loosely raga-based compositions".
For solo oboe; three short movements which are "loosely raga-based compositions".
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 3
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Anish Paj Pandit: Three Nāyikās
Three short movements for solo oboe with pre-recorded accompaniment (available on YouTube) or accompaniment of cello (1st mvt), piano & percussion (2nd and 3rd mvt).
I - Viraha Nāyikā (separation)
II - Vasakasajja Nāyikā (lover dressing for union)
III - Abhisarika Nāyikā (one going to meet her lover)
Three short movements for solo oboe with pre-recorded accompaniment (available on YouTube) or accompaniment of cello (1st mvt), piano & percussion (2nd and 3rd mvt).
I - Viraha Nāyikā (separation)
II - Vasakasajja Nāyikā (lover dressing for union)
III - Abhisarika Nāyikā (one going to meet her lover)
Edition: TrevCo, difficulty: 3
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Raffaele Parma: Pot-Pourri on Themes of Rigoletto by Verdi
For oboe & piano. Required for the finals of the 2014 IDRS Young Artist Competition for Oboe.
For oboe & piano. Required for the finals of the 2014 IDRS Young Artist Competition for Oboe.
Edition: Phylloscopus Publications, difficulty: 4
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Antonio Pasculli: Concerto for Oboe and Piano.
Inspired by Donizetti's "La Favorita".
Inspired by Donizetti's "La Favorita".
Edition: Breitkopf & Härtel, difficulty: 5
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Antonio Pasculli: Fantasia for oboe and piano.
Based on themes from the opera "Poliuto" by Donizetti.
Based on themes from the opera "Poliuto" by Donizetti.
Edition: Breitkopf and Hartel, difficulty: 5
Antonio Pasculli: Fantasy for Oboe and Piano
Another Virtuosic operatic transcription by Antonio Pasculli, arranged by Sandro Caldini. Based on themes from Verdi's "La Traviata".
Another Virtuosic operatic transcription by Antonio Pasculli, arranged by Sandro Caldini. Based on themes from Verdi's "La Traviata".
Edition: Billaudot, difficulty: 5
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Antonino Pasculli: Gran Concerto for Oboe and Piano.
Based on themes from Verdi's "I Vespri Sicilani".
Based on themes from Verdi's "I Vespri Sicilani".
Edition: Breitkopf & Härtel, difficulty: 5
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Antonio Pasculli, Le Api
"The Bee", a characteristic study for oboe and piano.
"The Bee", a characteristic study for oboe and piano.
Edition: Ricordi, difficulty: 5
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Antonio Pasculli: Melodia for English Horn and Piano
Edited by Sandro Caldini, this is a beautiful, accessible piece.
Edited by Sandro Caldini, this is a beautiful, accessible piece.
Edition: Prairie Dawg Press, difficulty: 3 - 4
Antonio Pasculli, Omaggio a Bellini
Tribute to Bellini, for English Horn and harp (or piano).
Tribute to Bellini, for English Horn and harp (or piano).
Edition: Zanibon, difficulty: 4
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Paul Patterson: Phoenix Concerto, Op. 102
This edition for oboe with piano reduction.
This edition for oboe with piano reduction.
Edition: Weinberger
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Giovanni Battista Pergolesi: Suite
Arranged by Jean Oelrich in 6 movements, for 2 oboes & English horn. Includes parts and score. Available as printed music or PDF.
Arranged by Jean Oelrich in 6 movements, for 2 oboes & English horn. Includes parts and score. Available as printed music or PDF.
Edition: Fish Creek Music, difficulty: 3
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Vincent Persichetti: English Horn Concerto
With piano reduction by the composer. Duration: 20'
With piano reduction by the composer. Duration: 20'
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
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Vincent Persichetti: Parable for Solo English Horn
Duration 2'30".
Duration 2'30".
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
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Vincent Persichetti: Parable for Solo Oboe
Duration 4'.
Duration 4'.
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
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Pierre Danican Philidor: Suite in A minor. Opus 1 No. 4
For treble instrument with basso continuo (also keyboard realization).
For treble instrument with basso continuo (also keyboard realization).
Edition: B & D Publications, difficulty: 4
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Astor Piazzolla: Fear from Tango Sensations
Arranged for oboe, English horn, clarinet and bassoon by Jessica Wilkins. Score and all parts.
Arranged for oboe, English horn, clarinet and bassoon by Jessica Wilkins. Score and all parts.
Edition: JDW Sheet Music, difficulty: 2 - 3
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Daniel Pinkham: Reeds
For solo oboe. This piece has five movements
I. Under the shady trees, hidden in the reeds
II. Reeds shall grow in the parched ground
III. The golden reed
IV. The paper reeds by the brooks
V. A reed shaken with the wind
Duration ca. 12 minutes
One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition.
For solo oboe. This piece has five movements
I. Under the shady trees, hidden in the reeds
II. Reeds shall grow in the parched ground
III. The golden reed
IV. The paper reeds by the brooks
V. A reed shaken with the wind
Duration ca. 12 minutes
One of the required pieces for the 2016 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition.
Edition: Peters, difficulty: 5
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Walter Piston: Suite for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Schirmer, difficulty: 3
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Giovanni Benedetto Platti: Sonate in C Minor
For oboe and piano (basso continuo).
For oboe and piano (basso continuo).
Edition: Willy Muller-Suddeutscher Musikverlag, difficulty: 4
Amilcar Ponchielli: Capriccio for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Ricordi, difficulty: 5
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Kathryn Potter: In Adoration of the Earth
Twelve progressive oboe etudes "designed to cultivate adoration of life and comtemporary techniques including use of harmonics, 1/4 tones, multi phonics and top octave playing".
Twelve progressive oboe etudes "designed to cultivate adoration of life and comtemporary techniques including use of harmonics, 1/4 tones, multi phonics and top octave playing".
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 2 - 5
Kathryn Potter: Arc En Ciel
"Rainbow": sixteen solo oboe pieces portraying various flowers. Some multiphonic techniques necessary.
"Rainbow": sixteen solo oboe pieces portraying various flowers. Some multiphonic techniques necessary.
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 3 - 4
Kathryn Potter: A Dozen Roses
Theme and 11 variations for solo oboe.
Theme and 11 variations for solo oboe.
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 3 - 4
Kathryn Potter: Dreams of the Black Swan
A "moody, dreamy trio of 13 dreams" for flute, oboe and bassoon.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
A "moody, dreamy trio of 13 dreams" for flute, oboe and bassoon.
AVAILABLE ONLY AS A PDF COMPUTER DOWNLOAD.
Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 3 - 4
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Kathryn Potter: Fantasia 1
Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 3 - 4
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Kathryn Potter: Fantasia 2
Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 3 - 4
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Kathryn Potter: Fantasia 3
Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 3 - 4
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Kathryn Potter: Fantasia 4
Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Three movement work for solo oboe.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 3 - 4
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Kathryn Potter: Flying with Ravens into the Night
Quartet for 4 oboes. Some multiphonics techniques necessary.
Quartet for 4 oboes. Some multiphonics techniques necessary.
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 4
Kathryn Potter: Flying with Ravens into the Sun
Quartet for 4 oboes.
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Quartet for 4 oboes.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 4
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Kathryn Potter: Illuminations
23 short, simple to intermediate level melodies for solo oboe. Part of her "100 Flowers Collection".
23 short, simple to intermediate level melodies for solo oboe. Part of her "100 Flowers Collection".
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 2 - 3
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Kathryn Potter: Mother and Son Mask Project
12 duets and a corresponding mask depicting the 12 months of the year. For oboe and bassoon or piano solo.
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12 duets and a corresponding mask depicting the 12 months of the year. For oboe and bassoon or piano solo.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 2 - 3
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Kathryn Potter: Pas de Deux #1
for oboe and piano.
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for oboe and piano.
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Edition: Oboe Brilliance, difficulty: 4
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Kathryn Potter: The Secrets of Ravens
Seven duets for 2 oboes. Some multiphonics techniques necessary
Seven duets for 2 oboes. Some multiphonics techniques necessary
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 3 - 4
Kathryn Potter: Visions
10 professional level short solos; part of her "100 Flowers collection". Approximately 25 minutes of music.
10 professional level short solos; part of her "100 Flowers collection". Approximately 25 minutes of music.
Edition: Musicales Fortin-Armiane, difficulty: 4 - 5
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Francis Poulenc: Sonata
For oboe & piano.
For oboe & piano.
Edition: Chester, difficulty: 4
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Francis Poulenc: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
Edition: Hansen, difficulty: 4
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J.J. Quantz: Trio Sonata in E Minor
For 2 oboes & basso continuo, edited by Hugo Ruf.
For 2 oboes & basso continuo, edited by Hugo Ruf.
Edition: Schott, difficulty: 4
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Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise op 34 No. 14
Transcribed for oboe and piano by Humbert Lucarelli.
Transcribed for oboe and piano by Humbert Lucarelli.
Edition: International, difficulty: 3
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Jeffrey Rathbun: Aspiration for Soprano, Oboe and Piano
Based on a poem by S. Franklin Mack, this work was commissioned by John Mack, through a support grant from the International Double Reed Society. Contains a piano score and solo parts.
Based on a poem by S. Franklin Mack, this work was commissioned by John Mack, through a support grant from the International Double Reed Society. Contains a piano score and solo parts.
Edition: Jeanne, difficulty: 4
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Jeffrey Rathbun: Suite for Oboe and English Horn
A four movement suite commissioned by Jonathan Dlouhy, Principal Oboist of the Atlanta Symphony. Contains two scores. Duration: c. 10'05".
A four movement suite commissioned by Jonathan Dlouhy, Principal Oboist of the Atlanta Symphony. Contains two scores. Duration: c. 10'05".
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 4
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Jeffrey Rathbun: 3 Diversions for 2 Oboes
Written for and premiered by John Mack and the composer. Contains one score. Duration: c. 6'30"
Written for and premiered by John Mack and the composer. Contains one score. Duration: c. 6'30"
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
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Maurice Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso
Written for solo piano, this transcription for oboe and piano was written by Elaine Douvas.
Written for solo piano, this transcription for oboe and piano was written by Elaine Douvas.
Edition: TrevCo Music Publishing, difficulty: 4 - 5
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Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
Transcribed for oboe & piano by Alfred Piguet.
Transcribed for oboe & piano by Alfred Piguet.
Edition: Eschig, difficulty: 3
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Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
Transcribed for English horn & piano by Alfred Piguet.
Transcribed for English horn & piano by Alfred Piguet.
Edition: Eschig, difficulty: 3
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Maurice Ravel: Pièce en forme de Habanera
For oboe or English horn (both parts included) and piano. Oboe transcription by Fernand Gillet, English horn transcription by G.A. Leduc. Duration: 2'4"
For oboe or English horn (both parts included) and piano. Oboe transcription by Fernand Gillet, English horn transcription by G.A. Leduc. Duration: 2'4"
Edition: Leduc, difficulty: 4
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Maurice Ravel: Sonatine for Oboe
Transcribed for oboe and piano by David Walter.
Transcribed for oboe and piano by David Walter.
Edition: Durand, difficulty: 4
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Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
Arranged for oboe and piano by Z.M. French.
Arranged for oboe and piano by Z.M. French.
Edition: Premiere Music, difficulty: 4 - 5
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Paul Reade: Aspects of a Landscape
Seven miniatures for unaccompanied oboe.
Seven miniatures for unaccompanied oboe.
Edition: Nova Music, difficulty: 4
Tom Recchia: Ballet Buffo
Three movement duet for English horn and bassoon (no accompaniment). Two scores included. Duration ca. 9:30. Available as printed music or PDF.
Three movement duet for English horn and bassoon (no accompaniment). Two scores included. Duration ca. 9:30. Available as printed music or PDF.
Edition: Fish Creek Music, difficulty: 4
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Verne Reynolds: Trio for Oboe,Horn and Piano
Score and parts
Score and parts
Edition: Prairie Dawg Press, difficulty: 4
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Alan Ridout: Concertino for Cor Anglais and Strings
Melodic piece arranged by the British composer for English horn and piano.
Melodic piece arranged by the British composer for English horn and piano.
Edition: Emerson, difficulty: 3 - 5
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Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Variations on a Theme by Glinka
Originally written for oboe and wind band, this edition is for oboe & piano by Tamás Sulyok. Duration: 8'
Originally written for oboe and wind band, this edition is for oboe & piano by Tamás Sulyok. Duration: 8'
Edition: Universal, difficulty: 3
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George Rochberg: Concerto for Oboe
Oboe & piano reduction. Commmissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered by Joseph Robinson. Duration: 18'
Oboe & piano reduction. Commmissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered by Joseph Robinson. Duration: 18'
Edition: Presser, difficulty: 5
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J. Guy Ropartz: Pastorale et Danses for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Lauren, difficulty: 4
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Ned Rorem: Concerto for English Horn
This edition for English horn and piano. Commissioned by the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, and premiered by Thomas Stacy.
This edition for English horn and piano. Commissioned by the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, and premiered by Thomas Stacy.
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Ronald Roseman: Partita for Solo Oboe
A four movement virtuosic work in manuscript form. Duration ca. 13 minutes.
A four movement virtuosic work in manuscript form. Duration ca. 13 minutes.
Edition: International Opus, difficulty: 5
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William J. Ross: Danny Boy
Meditation on the traditional "Londonderry Air" for oboe (or flute or clarinet) and piano, as arranged by William J. Ross. Duration ca. 5 minutes.
Meditation on the traditional "Londonderry Air" for oboe (or flute or clarinet) and piano, as arranged by William J. Ross. Duration ca. 5 minutes.
Edition: Peters, difficulty: 3
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Gioachino Rossini: Duettino from Zelmira
"Perchè mi guardi e piangi" from Rossini's opera Zelmira. This is an operatic piece for soprano, contralto, English horn and harp, reproduced as it was originally composed by Rossini for this combination of instruments. Available as printed music or PDF.
"Perchè mi guardi e piangi" from Rossini's opera Zelmira. This is an operatic piece for soprano, contralto, English horn and harp, reproduced as it was originally composed by Rossini for this combination of instruments. Available as printed music or PDF.
Edition: Fish Creek Music, difficulty: 3
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Nino Rota, Elegia for Oboe and Piano
Edition: Leduc
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Edmund Rubbra: Oboe Sonata in C op. 100
Dedicated to Evelyn Rothwell, this sonata combines rhythmic challenges and lyricism.
Dedicated to Evelyn Rothwell, this sonata combines rhythmic challenges and lyricism.
Edition: Masters Music, difficulty: 4
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Our music difficulty rating is a subjective attempt to quantify each piece's difficulty.
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
