A(t)men - 1. Preis des 32. Siegburger Kompositionswettbewerbs - Sheet Music for Oboe Solo Hans-Henning Ginzel

This intense solo work for oboe was written at a time when breathing itself became an existential threat. The coronavirus pandemic with face masks, ventilators and deep anxiety forms the backdrop to "A(t)men". The oboe with its delicate, expressive tone colors becomes a personal mouthpiece - from the tightness in the throat and the pressure on the lungs to loneliness and spiritual longing. Empty churches at Easter and a touching distant interpretation of the Bach chorale "Befiehl du deine Wege" flow into it. "A(t)men" combines innovative playing techniques with great emotional depth and is a haunting testimony to breathlessness and hope at the same time. The jury of the 32nd Siegburg Composition Competition awarded the work 1st prize.