Masterclasses

Dorati Solo Piece

Former principal of the Berlin Philharmonic, Hansjörg Schellenberger, teaches one of the standard pieces for oboe, the 1st of 5 solo pieces by Doráti- La cigale et la fourmie. A small fairytale for solo oboe- that not only requires a strong technique, but a deep understanding of the story behind this great music. Schellenberger is the right person to give an introduction to this poetic piece, and he demonstrates and explains how to approach this piece and also how to break it up and practice it the right way.