EMERALD CITY MUSIC: OBOE/OBOE

Presented By: Emerald City Music
Location: Kenneth J. Minnaert Center Main Stage

Emerald City Music presents two superstar oboists in a show unveiling the oboe’s versatility, from baroque to a modern world-premiere by Ghanaian-American composer Fred Onovwerosouke.

Experience the unique versatility of the oboe – a traditionally solo instrument – as a duo. The program was created with two specific super star oboists in mind: returning artist, James Austin Smith and Emerald City Music debut artist, Titus Underwood (winner of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence). The program explores the evolution of time with pieces written for the oboe – from the baroque era to classical, mid 20th century, and finally to the sounds of 2023. The sound of the oboes is interjected with a light hearted and virtuosic piece by Mark O’Connor for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. The program features a world premiere by Fred Onovwerosuoke commissioned by Emerald City Music, written for two solo oboes and a string quintet. The American composer who was born in Ghana of Nigerian parents writes music that bears influences from Africa, the Caribbean and the American Deep South. This instrumentation that features two oboes as the solo instruments is extremely rare and the works with this configuration were only popular in the baroque era. The program will feature one of these works, Albinoni’s Concerto, published in 1722. These two works that span over three centuries bookend this performance.

Tomaso ALBINONI: Concert for Two Oboes in F Major, Op. 9, No. 3 (1722)
Marina DRANISHNIKOVA: Poem for Oboe and Piano (1953)
Mark O’CONNOR: String Quartet (2019)
– interval –
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: Oboe Quartet in F Major, K370 (1781)
Fred ONOVWEROSUOKE: New Work for Two Solo Oboes and String Quintet (2023 ECM Commission and World Premiere)

Artists:
Titus Underwood, oboe
James Austin Smith, oboe
Kristin Lee, violin
Ayane Kozasa, viola
Saeunn Thorsteindottir, cello
Rachel Calin, bass
Oksana Ejokina, piano & harpsichord

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The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, located in Olympia, Washington, stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic expression in the Pacific Northwest. This premier venue, nestled in the heart of the state's capital, is dedicated to bringing a rich variety of performances to the community, ranging from music and dance to theater and comedy. With its commitment to accessibility, education, and community engagement, the Washington Center has become a pivotal space for artists and audiences alike to explore and celebrate the arts. Its state-of-the-art facilities, including a beautifully appointed main stage, intimate black box theater, and versatile meeting spaces, make it an ideal setting for both local and touring productions. The Center not only entertains but also educates, offering numerous outreach programs that enrich the cultural landscape of Olympia and beyond.




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