Camera Oscura – For Woodwind Quintet and String Quartet
Camera Oscura, composed by Donald Crockett, is a unique and dynamic work for woodwind quintet and string quartet, written in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Summer Music Camp for Can't-Get-Enough-Chamber-Music Aficionados, also known as the Chamber Music Conference and Composers' Forum of the East.
The piece explores musical motifs embedded in the names of some of Crockett’s favorite composers from chamber music history—not as an imitation of their styles, but rather as a playful manipulation of their names' phonetic qualities.
Specifications:
- Instrumentation: Woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon) + string quartet (violin, viola, cello, double bass)
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate to advanced
- Genre: Contemporary chamber music
Beyond the powerful fanfares introduced by the full nonet, the work features smaller ensemble combinations inspired by iconic chamber music pieces, such as oboe quartet, clarinet quintet, Schubert octet, string trio, and woodwind quintet.
Movements:
- Fanfares – A bold and celebratory opening
- Songs – Lyrical and poetic passages
- Scherzo – Playful and virtuosic textures
- Lament – A deeply expressive and reflective conclusion
Camera Oscura is a versatile and imaginative addition to the modern chamber music repertoire, perfect for ensembles looking to explore new sonic and structural dimensions.
| Arrangement | Wind Quintet |
| Genres | Post-1900 |
| Publisher | Lauren Keiser Music Publishing |
| Contributors | Crockett, Donald(Composer) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9798350113846 |
| UPC | 196288187677 |