British Oboe Quartets

The album features three chamber works for oboe and strings composed between 1922 and 1932 by Arthur Bliss, Arnold Bax, and Benjamin Britten. These pieces reflect a transformative period in British music, showcasing a range of styles from romanticism to early modernism. A common thread across these compositions is the influence of oboist Leon Goossens, who inspired and premiered these works. The album highlights the evolution of each composer’s style, blending rich, emotive melodies with technical mastery.