Brynjar Hoff, a renowned oboist, presents his latest album "Gabriel's Oboe," a captivating collection of 21 tracks that blend classical compositions with traditional folk tunes, all masterfully arranged for oboe and organ. Released on February 15, 2022, under the Lawo Classics label, this album spans a duration of 59 minutes, offering a rich and diverse musical experience.
The album features a mix of well-known classical pieces and lesser-known folk melodies, all beautifully interpreted by Brynjar Hoff. Highlights include arrangements of works by Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Ennio Morricone, as well as traditional folk tunes from Norway and Sweden. Notable tracks include "Gabriel's Oboe," arranged by Kjetil Bjerkestrand, and "Piè Jesu" from Gounod's "Requiem," arranged by Hoff himself.
Brynjar Hoff's virtuosity and expressive playing shine throughout the album, showcasing the oboe's versatility and emotional depth. The collaboration with organist Kåre Nordstoga adds a rich, resonant backdrop to Hoff's oboe, creating a harmonious blend of timbres. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a fan of folk melodies, "Gabriel's Oboe" offers a delightful and engaging listening experience.
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Tracks
Trumpet Tune (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff)Henry Purcell, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
6 Solos: Sonata in C Major: I. AndanteAlessandro Besozzi, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
6 Solos: Sonata in C Major: II. AllegroAlessandro Besozzi, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
6 Solos: Sonata in C Major: III. LargoAlessandro Besozzi, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
6 Solos: Sonata in C Major: IV. AllegrettoAlessandro Besozzi, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 676Johann Sebastian Bach, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Ave Maria Meditation on Prelude No. 1 (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Bist Du Bei Mir, BWV 508 (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff)Johann Sebastian Bach, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Four religious folk tunes from Nord-Møre: I. Religious folk tunes from StraumsnesTrond Kværno, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Four religious folk tunes from Nord-Møre : II. Religious folk tunes from StraumsnesTrond Kværno, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Four religious folk tunes from Nord-Møre: III. Religious folk tune from RindalTrond Kværno, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Four religious folk tunes from Nord-Møre : IV. Religious folk tune from Nord-MøreTrond Kværno, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Mass, Op.12 (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff): Panis AngelicusCésar Franck, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Eg lagde mig så sildig (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Edvard Grieg and Brynjar Hoff)Traditional, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Ifjol gjet e gjeitinn (Norwegian Folk Tune, Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Johann Halvorsen and Brynjar Hoff)Traditional, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Eg veit i himmerik ei borg (Variations on a Norwegian folk tune)Arild Sandvold, Kåre Nordstoga
Swedish Folk Melodies For Orchestra, No. 1 (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Kåre Nordstoga): Allt under himmelens fästeTraditional, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Gabriel's Oboe (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Kjetil Bjerkestrand)Ennio Morricone, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Piè Jesu from "Requiem" (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff)Andrew Lloyd Webber, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Agnus Dei: L'arlésienne Suite No. 2, Intermezzo (Arr. for Oboe and Organ by Brynjar Hoff)Georges Bizet, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
Bridal March from Øre (Arr. for oboe and organ by Henning Sommerro)Traditional, Brynjar Hoff, Kåre Nordstoga
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