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Atemstudie: Oboe

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Atemstudie: Oboe

Atemstudie: Oboe

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By Vinko Globokar

Item: 98-EP8159
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Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-01-406162-7
ISBN13: 979-0-014-06162-3
SKU: 98-EP8159

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About the Composer: Vinko Globokar

Vinko Globokar is a Slovenian composer and trombonist whose work bridges experimental classical music and contemporary composition. Born in 1934, he studied at the Ljubljana Academy of Music and later in Paris, where he became deeply involved in avant-garde performance and composition. His output spans orchestral works, chamber music, and solo pieces that often explore extended techniques and unconventional approaches to traditional instruments.

Globokar's compositions for solo woodwinds are particularly valued in contemporary music circles for their technical demands and expressive range. His pieces challenge performers to expand their conception of what an instrument can do while remaining rooted in musical substance. Atemstudie (Breath Study) reflects his interest in exploring the fundamental mechanics and possibilities of instrumental sound production.

Why we love this

Globokar writes with a deep understanding of oboe technique and acoustics, creating a study that feels as much about discovering sound as it is about building control. This piece demands genuine artistic engagement from the performer rather than mere technical display, making it rewarding for serious students ready to move beyond conventional etudes.

What to expect

Atemstudie unfolds as an intimate conversation between player and instrument, where every breath becomes audible and meaningful. The piece invites introspection without sentimentality, creating moments of surprising delicacy alongside passages of structural clarity.

Who it's for

Advanced oboe students and professional oboists seeking contemporary repertoire that expands technical and artistic boundaries. This work suits musicians comfortable with extended techniques and contemporary notation who are ready to think deeply about tone production and breath management as expressive tools.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to dynamic gradations and shifts in air pressure; the piece uses breath control as a compositional element, not just a technical backdrop.
  • Approach extended techniques with precision and intention. Globokar notates unconventional effects carefully, so follow the score closely rather than approximating.
  • Resist the urge to sentimentalize or over-interpret. Contemporary pieces benefit from clarity and directness in execution.
  • Consider how silence and space function in the piece. Rest periods are compositional choices, not breaks in your concentration.

How to use it

This solo works well as part of a contemporary music recital or a program exploring 20th- and 21st-century woodwind literature. It pairs naturally with other experimental or modernist chamber works and serves as an excellent showcase piece for advanced students entering competitions or auditions that welcome contemporary repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Breath control as a compositional and expressive tool
  • Extended oboe techniques and contemporary notation
  • Dynamic precision and air pressure manipulation
  • Interpretation of avant-garde scores
  • Tonal color variation and tone production awareness

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