Oboe

General focus on extended techniques for the oboe, with particular reference to multiphonics, double harmonics, micro-tones, timbre fingerings and flutter-tonguing.

Repertoire suggestions.

Focus on recent solo works which will include:

• A selection from Japan with pieces by Dai Fujikura, Malika Kishino, Toshio Hosokawa and Izumi Maekawa
• Sarah Nemtsov: Deconstructions II for English horn and piano
• Sarah Nemtsov: Wolves for oboe and piano
• Catherine Milliken: Espirar for solo oboe
• Liza Lim: Gyfu for oboe
• Chaya Czernowin: The last leaf for oboe
• Rebecca Saunders: To and fro for violin and oboe

As part of the Studio Oboe, participants are invited to take part in the world premiere of a new 60-minute work by renowned composer Chaya Czernowin. A large ensemble of participants and tutors of the Darmstadt Summer Course will rehearse the new work together with Chaya Czernowin and conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni and perform it in a public concert at the end of the festival.