This collection of duos for oboe (specifically English horn) and piano are related not only by the period in which they arose, but as haunting documents of artistic expression in a time of gathering gloom. Through the lens of warn we can see Hindemith's sonatas tending toward internalization and protective technical dispassion surrounding his emigration, Haas' subtle protests of annexation, Britten's deep unease with political conditions under a veneer of virtuosity. Darkly and gorgeously rendered by pianist Akiko Yamashita and oboist Birgit Schmieder.
11 Sehr Langsam - Lebhaft - Sehr Langsam, Wie Zuerst - Wieder Lebhaft
12 The Grasshopper. Allegretto Leggiero
13 The Wasp. Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
14 Allegro Giocoso
15 Pastorale. Andante Tranquillo
16 Rondo. Allegro Vivo
17 Langsam
18 Allegro Pesante
19 Moderato
20 Scherzo, Schnell
21 Moderato
22 Allegro Pesante
23 Furioso
24 Con Fuoco
25 Moderato
This collection of duos for oboe (specifically English horn) and piano are related not only by the period in which they arose, but as haunting documents of artistic expression in a time of gathering gloom. Through the lens of warn we can see Hindemith's sonatas tending toward internalization and protective technical dispassion surrounding his emigration, Haas' subtle protests of annexation, Britten's deep unease with political conditions under a veneer of virtuosity. Darkly and gorgeously rendered by pianist Akiko Yamashita and oboist Birgit Schmieder.
