Publisher Desc.  Commissioned by John de Lancie, former principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, in 1957, this neoclassical concerto was completed in 1959. It remains one of the most popular solo pieces in the oboe repertoire. This is the licensed arrangement for small Symphonic Wind Ensemble (14 pieces, including soloist). Total time is 14:45. Parts for Bb Bass Clarinet and Eb Contra Alto Clarinet are included as alternatives for Tenor and Baritone Saxophone.