A dark, dramatic piece that slowly finds its way into the light. Heavy, hammered piano chords over a sliding bass give way to a mournful oboe melody colored by blue notes and rich, clashing harmonies. In the middle, oboe and piano weave a chain of suspensions over a steady walking bass, then the music falls to the very bottom of the keyboard before opening into a fragile, glowing F major ending. About 3 minutes, Intermediate. The oboe part ranges from E4 to B♭5. Instant PDF download. A piano accompaniment MP3 for practice and performance is also available for $5.