SKU: HL.400061
ISBN 9781596153585. UPC: 077712334112. 9x12 inches.
Performed by Elaine Douvas, oboe Accompaniment: Erik Nielsen, piano This wonderful album for the beginning to early intermediate oboe player includes thirteen pieces ranging from Boccherini to Grieg to Richard Strauss to William Walton. Says James Roe of The Double Reed: “With the poise of a great virtuoso, [Ms. Douvas] approaches these 'easy' pieces as she would a solo line in a great symphony...the richness of her tone, the variety in her articulation, and the beauty and clarity of her line all represent the very best example for students as they develop their concept of playing. And it's all pretty inspiring for us professional oboists as well.” Ms. Douvas's extensive performance notes “are a delight, and will be inspiring to students and an important aid to teachers.” Includes a complete printed solo part annotated with performance suggestions and access to online recordings with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist.
SKU: HL.400379
ISBN 9781596153479. UPC: 884088188894. 9.0x12.0x0.056 inches.
Italian Baroque Master Tomaso Albinoni is sometimes overlooked due to his fellow countryman Vivaldi's immense popularity, but this collection demonstrates the immense gifts which Albinoni exhibited as a composer. These three concerti are representative of his beautiful Baroque style. Includes a high-quality printed music score and recordings containing a complete performance with soloist, then a second version with the orchestral accompaniment, minus the soloist. Performed by Frantisek Kimmel, oboe Accompaniment: Czech Symphony Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Mario Klemens Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
SKU: HL.400679
ISBN 9781596153592. UPC: 077712334129. 9x12 inches.
Joseph Robinson of The Double Reed says of Elaine Douvas in this recording: Eschewing overt expression in favor of implication and subtlety, she offers performances that are stylish and full of passion and conviction to be sure, but which, like all great art, withstand and reward the most careful scrutiny. Expert phrasing and articulation by Elaine Douvas in this album demonstrate persuasively that the pieces she has chosen are sufficient to challenge the finest player's imagination, discipline and instrumental skill. This album is a delight for any oboist and again contains a rich collection of music from many periods, from Telemann to Hindemith. Includes sheet music printed on high-quality ivory paper, annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist. Soloist: Elaine Douvas, oboe. Ensemble: Erik Nielsen, piano.
