John Corigliano: Aria For Oboe And Strings: Chamber Ensemble

Aria for Oboe and Strings may be performed in either two versions: with string orchestra or with string quintet. The materials provided here include footnotes indicating how the piece should be performed dependningonwhich version is selected.

The first performance of Aria was given by the Connecticut String Orchestra on January 6th, 1977 with Bert Lucarelli, oboe and Renato Bonacini, conductor.

Aria was adaptedfromthe composer's Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra which is available on rental from the publisher. Duration: ca. 6 minutes.