Büsser: Piece in B flat, Op. 22: Oboe Part(s)
By Henri Busser
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An Oboe solo, composed by Henri Busser.
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Additional Details
Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
28
SKU:
00-PK-0003536
More about this title
About the Composer: Henri Büsser
Henri Büsser (1872-1973) was a French composer, conductor, and organist whose career spanned nearly a century. A Prix de Rome winner and longtime director of the Opéra-Comique in Paris, Büsser composed prolifically across opera, ballet, orchestral, and chamber music, earning respect for his elegant orchestration and gift for melody.
Büsser's instrumental works occupy an important middle ground in early 20th-century French music. His pieces for wind instruments combine the lyrical warmth of the French tradition with clear structural thinking, making them valuable repertoire for students and professionals alike.
Why we love this
Büsser's Piece in B flat sits at an ideal difficulty for advanced oboe students preparing for competition or recital. The work demands genuine musical maturity—secure intonation across the full range, sensitive phrasing, and command of style—without requiring virtuosic pyrotechnics. It rewards focused preparation and is substantial enough to represent an oboist's capabilities convincingly.
What to expect
Büsser's writing unfolds with quiet sophistication, balancing lyricism with structural clarity. The piece inhabits the warm lower and middle registers of the oboe while occasionally testing the upper range, creating a conversational quality that feels personal without becoming intimate.
Who it's for
Advanced high school oboists and college-level students seeking contest and recital repertoire with substantial musical demands. The 28-page score reflects a work of considerable scope, ideal for a soloist who has mastered fundamentals and is ready to interpret a genuine concert piece.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic line with subtle dynamic contours rather than abrupt changes; Büsser's writing rewards singers who respect the long phrase.
- Pay particular attention to intonation in the staff and altissimo passages, as the key of B flat can expose pitch inconsistencies at the extremes.
- Honor the articulation markings precisely; French style demands clarity without harshness, especially in legato passages.
- Balance technical security with expression; the piece will sound stilted if every note receives equal emphasis, but musical phrasing only lands when technique is solid.
How to use it
Program this as a solo work on a recital where it can anchor an oboe feature, or pair it with contrasting French chamber music from the same era. The formal elegance and 20th-century sensibility make it an excellent choice for competition schedules that call for a standard concert piece.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long lyrical phrases with consistent tone quality and intonation
- Navigating extended range from low B flat to altissimo with secure technique
- Executing articulation in French style with clarity and refinement
- Stylistic interpretation of early 20th-century French orchestral writing