Walter Ross

The Oboe d'Amore Concerto is a three movement, eighteen-minute work for the solo instrument and string orchestra. The melodic and harmonic character of the composition is neo-modal/pandiatonic, that is, appropriate for the unique tone-color of the oboe d'amore. The first movement is labeled 'grazioso' and proceeds in a flowing manner with occasional contrasting sections. The 'andante amabile' which follows is the composer's 'Autumn Pastorale' arranged for string orchestra and is very nostalgic in mood. The last movement, a rapid 'allegro animato' alternates 3/8 and 2/4 sections giving the soloist an opportunity to demonstrate some sparkling instrumental agility. The work was composed in 1998 for Jennifer Paull, to whom it is dedicated.

Walter Ross
1998

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