Instrumentation and Movements
The concerto is scored for oboe solo with an orchestra of 2 flutes, cor anglais, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, and strings.
The concerto consists of three interconnected movements and lasts around 25 minutes:
- Allegro moderato
- Andante
- Vivace - Allegro
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