Daystream Dances for Oboe and Piano
I. Rolling Brightness
II. Reeling Dusk
I. Rolling Brightness from Daystream Dances for Oboe and Piano - Excerpt
II. Reeling Dusk from Daystream Dances for Oboe and Piano - Excerpt
This exuberant set showcases the abilities of both pianist and oboist.
I. Rolling Brightness is a rollicking and upbeat dialogue between oboe and piano. Its soaring lines and frequent key changes give it a playful character.
II. Reeling Dusk is a headlong rush into a whirl of sound and sense. The unusual meter signature of 11/8 creates a slightly off-kilter sway. Rhythmic complexities lead into a dramatic oboe cadenza before returning to the opening theme and meter