MMB002: Commonly known as Bach's Adagio, this arrangement refers back to Bach's original, with articulation and ornamentation left to the players' discretion.

Grading: I
Duration: 2'03 

MMBL011: Madonna's 1985 hit from the film Vision Quest, this is a lovely melody which works really well for close-harmony oboes and cor anglais. Listen

Grading: A
Duration: 2'50 

Please note: Available only in Europe for copyright reasons.

MMB007a: One of the most recognizable themes from Bizet's fabulous opera, with tunes shared between the 3 players. Listen

Grading: I 
Duration: 2'41

MMB007b: Another movement from Bizet's great Opera, this lively dance opens the final act. 

 Grading: A
 Duration: 2'00

MMB007c:  Bizet's seductive Habanera, also used in the Stairlift scene from the film 'Up'! The sultry tune is shared between the two oboes.

Grading: I
Duration:  1'13

MMB007d: Not dragons but soldiers! This march from Carmen puts the spotlight on the cor anglais. Listen

Grading: I
Duration: 1'10 

Toreador Song, Aragonaise, Habanera and Les Dragons d'Alcala from Bizet's Carmen Suite - buy all 4 as MMB007e and get £7 discount! To view sample pages please see MMB001a/b/c/d.

Grading: I-A
Duration: approx 7'00

MMB008:   A transcription of Frank Bridge's beautiful piano piece, the most famous movement of his 3 Sketches. Listen

Grading: A+
Duration: 3'11 

MMD001:  From Debussy's 'Children's Corner' Suite, this arrangement of 'The Little Shepherd' is scored for one oboe and two cors anglais.

Scoring: 1 oboe and 2 cors anglais
Grading: A
Duration: 1'44 

MMF004: Faure's graceful Pavane. Listen

 Grading: A 
 Duration: 4'33

MMH001:  Handel's beautiful soprano aria from his opera of 1711 Rinaldo, which translated means "Leave me to weep over my cruel fate". The melody is passed between the two oboes, while the cor anglais provides adds a restrained bass line.

Grading: A
Duration: 3'01 

MMK001:  A lovely soft-shoe-shuffle ditty from the last days of the music hall era, 'Hometown' was made famous in the 1940s by comedy duo and members of the 'Crazy Gang', Flanagan and Allen. Always a popular sing-along number at the Senior Citizen coffe morning!

Grading: A
Duration: 3'27

Please note: Available only in Europe for copyright reasons.

 

MML001: A new take on the 1940s jazz standard by Duke, Fetter and Latouche, with a jumping bass line for the cor anglais and a whirling waltz section in the middle - great fun for everyone!

Grading: A+
Duration: 2'24 

Henry Mancini's gorgeous song from the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" made famous by Audrey Hepburn, in two dreamy close-harmony versions, for 3 cors anglais (or oboes), or for standard oboe trio. Listen

MMM009a:  2 Oboes and Cor anglais    Grading: I        Duration: 1'26                        
MMM009b:  3 Cors anglais (or 3 Oboes)  Grading: I        Duration: 1'26

MMM006: Dance round your handbags with this sparkling version of the '70s disco classic. Listen

Grading: A    
Duration: 2'14
Please note: Available only in Europe for copyright reasons.

MMM002:  Something to get your fingers flying, this is an abridged version of Felix Mendelssohn's well-loved overture, also known as Fingal's Cave. Listen 

 Grading: A+  
 Duration: 4'00

MMQ010: Freddie Mercury's trad jazz classic, with star parts for all players, though the 1st oboe does get to play Brian May's wicked guitar solo. Great fun and a bit of a showstopper! Listen

Grading: A+
Duration: 2' 34
Please note: Available only in Europe for copyright reasons.

MMS001: Taken from the popular Savoy Opera "The Mikado", this is the famous trio for Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing, with each player taking one of the roles. Listen

Grading: A    
Duration: 1'35                                                                                                                              

MMT003: From the Nutcracker Suite, this dainty little overture gives all three players a chance to shine! Listen

 Grading: A+    
 Duration: 1'29                                                                                                                             

MMT005: Possibly the most memorable dance from Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets is perfect for oboe trio. Listen

Grading: I     
Duration: 1'31                                                                                                                                                 

NEW FOR CHRISTMAS! MMX001: A rustic arrangement of the French traditional carol, starting with bagpipe-style drones and the tune swapping between all three players. Would suit grade 4/5.

Grading: I/A
Duration: 2'02 

MMU008: This haunting Celtic lament was used in the TV mini-series Civil War and is now a popular choice for weddings (and funerals!). Listen

Grading: I-A
Duration: 2'21