Brynjar Hoff, a renowned oboist, presents a captivating collection of pieces in his album "Gabriel's Oboe," released on February 15, 2022, under the Lawo Classics label. This album is a testament to Hoff's versatility and mastery of the oboe, featuring arrangements for oboe and organ that showcase his unique musical perspective.
The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from classical sonatas and religious tunes to folk melodies and arrangements of well-known pieces. Hoff's renditions of Bach's "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr" and "Bist Du Bei Mir," as well as his arrangement of the "Ave Maria Meditation on Prelude No. 1," highlight his ability to infuse traditional works with fresh energy. The album also includes Hoff's arrangements of Norwegian and Swedish folk tunes, offering a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of the region.
Notable tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "Gabriel's Oboe," arranged by Kjetil Bjerkestrand, and the serene "Piè Jesu" from Fauré's "Requiem," arranged by Hoff himself. The album also features Hoff's arrangement of Grieg's "Eg lagde mig så sildig" and a Norwegian folk tune arranged by Johann Halvorsen and Hoff.
With a duration of just under an hour, "Gabriel's Oboe" is a concise yet comprehensive showcase of Brynjar Hoff's artistry. The album is a delightful blend of the familiar and the novel, offering something for every classical music enthusiast.
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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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