Ruth Gipps, Quintet for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, Op. 16

This is a live recording from my recital, Music by Women, on March 27, 2023.
Ruth Gipps was an English composer and oboist born in 1921. Her Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, and Cello, written in 1958, is a charming and lyrical work that showcases Gipps' gift for melody and her skill in writing for chamber ensembles. The piece is structured in three movements, with the first featuring a pastoral and serene opening that gradually builds to a lively and playful section. The second movement is introspective and melancholic, with a haunting oboe solo at its center. The final movement is a joyful and dance-like romp that brings the work to a satisfying conclusion.