Nine Duets for Woodwind and Piano

Christopher Huggett studied Theology at the University of Hull. Having trained as a teacher, he taught Religious Education, History and Latin in both state and private schools before attending Lincoln Theological College, where he trained for the Anglican priesthood. After almost thirty years with the Church of England, working in a variety of city, town, and village parishes across the north of England and specialising in lay training and tourist ministry, he retired in 2010 and now lives in West Yorkshire with his wife, Alexandra. His hobbies are writing theology, fiction and classical music.Christopher has been composing for over forty years, but his music is constantly developing as he explores new ideas and techniques. Inspired by such traditional composers as Mozart, Chopin, and Bach, his music nevertheless has a modern flavour, and his style is distinctive and unique. Often exuberant, sometimes peaceful, his works are full of movement and overflowing with memorable melodies offering a challenging and exciting experience both for performers and audience.He has published many works of theology, fiction and music, which are available through Amazon or any good bookshop. His work can now be heard on most major music sites.These nine duets were originally only one (Op.9. No.1.), which I wrote to explore the possibilities of using a woodwind instrument with the piano. The oboe, a favourite instrument of mine, was used because its tone fitted the theme so well. I enjoyed the composition so much that I expanded it into three, one with each of the main woodwind instruments (apologies to the bassoon!). With that completed, I decided to write some more pieces along the same lines and returned to the oboe once more. The structure of the duet is remarkably flexible, allowing me to use a wide variety of forms and moods in conversations between the two instruments. I found it very exciting and hope that performers and audiences will do likewise. Opus 9. Three Duets for Woodwind and Pianoforte- Duet in D major for Oboe and Piano 1- Duet in F major for Clarinet and Piano 9- Duet in G major for Flute and Piano 17Opus 10. Three Duets in Eb Major for Oboe and Pianoforte- Duet for Oboe and Piano 24- Duet for Oboe and Piano 36- Duet for Oboe and Piano 48Opus 11. Three Duets in D Major for Oboe and Pianoforte- Duet for Oboe and Piano 58- Duet for Oboe and Piano 68- Duet for Oboe and Piano 74