The Concert Piece Op. 33 in F minor, is a significant Romantic-era work for oboe and orchestra composed by Julius Rietz around 1855. Rietz, a German cellist was the composer who succeeded Mendelssohn as the director of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. He composed this piece with virtuosic demands that have made it a standard in the oboe repertoire and a frequent choice for advanced examinations.

Movements:

Andante sostenuto: A lyrical, expressive opening section in F minor.

Intermezzo (Allegretto con moto): A contrasting middle section.

Finale (Allegretto animando): A virtuosic conclusion that highlights the soloist’s technical agility.