Sequenza VII - Luciano Berio

More than 50 years after its premiere, Sequenza VII is considered as one of the major works in the oboe repertoire, having acquired the status of a quasi-mythical work.

 

I’ve never found a single document that completely satisfied my curiosity about this piece. Berio’s 100th anniversary has inspired me to share the fruit of my research, both historical and instrumental.

 

You will soon find here information about the genesis of the piece, testimonials from oboists who have had to face Sequenza VII in their careers and of course, an appendix providing various alternate fingerings compiled from my experience and different sources. 

 

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