Three works position the voice of the solo oboe in a series of contrasting musical worlds. Mexican composer Mario Lavista evokes the myth of Marsyas and Apollo, exploring an encounter between human brokenness and divinity. Marsyas, represented by the oboe, traverses a landscape of shifting “harmonic fields” generated by eight crystal water glasses. Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, known for her synthesis of Hindustani and Western classical traditions, gives us a piece based on five yogic breaths (pranayam). Each movement invites the listener (but not the oboist!) into a different pattern of breath practice. Finally, we present the North American premiere of Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth’s Quartet for oboe, violin, cello and piano. It’s a brilliant new work that sparkles with joy and virtuosity, truly a balm for the spirit.

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Sara Fraker, Oboe – Faculty Artist Series Recital

University of Arizona

Explore the exhilarating diversity of music by six of Australia’s most creative composers, led by one of the most exciting young conductors in the country. Works by Lachlan Skipworth, Olivia Davies and Melody Eötvös will be accompanied by evocative moving images. Jordan Moore and Stephen de Filippo will unleash powerful, visceral volleys of sound and Kate Moore explores our sense of time with pulsating clouds of harmony.

Lachlan Skipworth

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6 - 7 Nov, 2025

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Feb 8, 2024

Sara Fraker, Oboe – Faculty Artist Series Recital · University of Arizona School of Music

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