This collection of duos for oboe (specifically English horn) and piano are related not only by the period in which they arose, but as haunting documents of artistic expression in a time of gathering gloom. Through the lens of warn we can see Hindemith's sonatas tending toward internalization and protective technical dispassion surrounding his emigration, Haas' subtle protests of annexation, Britten's deep unease with political conditions under a veneer of virtuosity. Darkly and gorgeously rendered by pianist Akiko Yamashita and oboist Birgit Schmieder.

Tracklist:

Temporal Variations (1936):I. Theme. Andante Rubato
Temporal Variations (1936):II. Oration. Lento Quasi Recitativo
Temporal Variations (1936):III. March. Alla Marcia
Temporal Variations (1936):IV. Exercises. Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
Temporal Variations (1936):V. Commination. Adagio Con Fuoco
Temporal Variations (1936):VI. Chorale. Molto Lento
Temporal Variations (1936):VII. Waltz. Allegretto Rubato
Temporal Variations (1936):VIII. Polka. Tempo Di Polka
Temporal Variations (1936):IX. Resolution. Maestoso (Non Troppo Lento)
Sonata For Oboe And Piano (1938):I. Munter
Sonata For Oboe And Piano (1938):II. Sehr Langsam - Lebhaft - Sehr Langsam, Wie Zuerst - Wieder Lebhaft
Two Insect Pieces (1935):The Grasshopper. Allegretto Leggiero
Two Insect Pieces (1935):The Wasp. Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco
Concertino For Solo Oboe And Piano Accompaniment A/K 28 (1939):I. Allegro Giocoso
Concertino For Solo Oboe And Piano Accompaniment A/K 28 (1939):II Pastorale. Andante Tranquillo
Concertino For Solo Oboe And Piano Accompaniment A/K 28 (1939):III. Rondo. Allegro Vivo
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Langsam
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Allegro Pesante
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Moderato
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Scherzo, Schnell
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Moderato
Sonata For English Horn And Piano (1941):Allegro Pesante
Suite For Oboe And Piano, Op. 17 (1939):I. Furioso
Suite For Oboe And Piano, Op. 17 (1939):II. Con Fuoco
Suite For Oboe And Piano, Op. 17 (1939):III. Moderato

UPC: 4022143925398
Label: Audite
Release Date: 9.25.12
Format: CD

Birgit Schmieder - Temporal Variations (CD)