Oboe Concerto (Zwilich)

The Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra is a composition for oboe solo and orchestra by the American composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. The work was commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra in honor of their principal oboist John Mack's 25th year with the orchestra. It was first performed by Mack and the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Christoph von Dohnányi on January 17, 1991. The piece is dedicated "with affection" to John Mack.[1][2]

  1. ^ Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe (1990). "Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra". Theodore Presser Company. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Fruchter, Rena (February 17, 1991). "MUSIC; Oboist Coming Home With Tailor-Made Work". The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2020.