Studie II (1981) - SOLO OB

Studie II (1981)
for unaccompanied oboe
by Heinz Holliger (b. 1939) - Swiss oboist, composer, and conductor
 
This work for unaccompanied oboe was written in 1981 and is dedicated to Holliger's teacher, Emile Cassagnaud. It makes use of extended technique, such as harmonics, multiphonics, quarter tones, and double trills. A key with explanatory notes is provided. This piece is very challenging!