Vocalise - Soprano, Oboe & Piano

One of Sergei Rachmaninoff's most beloved melodies, Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, is presented here in a lyrical chamber arrangement for soprano, oboe, and piano. Preserving the expressive character and sweeping Romantic lines of the original, the addition of an obbligato oboe creates a rich musical dialogue with the voice while maintaining the elegance of Rachmaninoff's piano writing. Since Vocalise contains no text, the vocalist may freely choose a single sustained vowel, allowing performers to focus entirely on tone, phrasing, and expressive nuance. This arrangement is equally suitable for soprano or tenor and provides opportunities for collaborative artistry among all three performers. Prepared by collaborative pianist, conductor, and performer Andy Bayles, this edition has been engraved with practical performance in mind, featuring clear notation, balanced textures, and page turns designed for recital use. Ideal for: Professional and collegiate vocal recitals Oboe and chamber music recitals Church and sacred concert programming Memorial services Weddings Conservatory performance study This edition includes a professionally engraved full score and individual performance parts. About the Edition - Andy Bayles Editions is dedicated to producing thoughtfully prepared performance editions for today's musicians. Drawing on extensive experience as a collaborative pianist, conductor, church musician, and performer, each publication is carefully engraved with practical page turns, idiomatic writing, and performance-ready formatting, providing editions designed not only to read well, but to perform beautifully.