This unique 18th century double reed quartet was composed by Johann Nepomuk Went (1745-1801) also known as Jan Vent and Johann Wendt was born in Divice near Louny (Bohemia).
Originally scorred for Oboe, Oboe Grande in G , Cor Anglais and Bassoon, Lonarc Publishing have transposed the Oboe in G part for Oboe d'Amore in A.
Went’s other wind chamber works include: 4 Oboe Trios for 2 Cor Anglais +2 Oboes ; 5 Oboe Quintets for Oboe, Violin, 2 Violas + Cello and 5 Partitas for 2 Oboes, 2 Cor Anglais, 2 Horns + 2 Bassoons.
The parts have been edited with reference to the urtext manuscripts found in the Český Krumlov Library by Professor Joseph Sanders MA (Cantab) Dip.RAM, ARAM (b1956)
Quartetto Concertante in Bb major by Johann Nepomuk Went
Score in C major with accompanying 4 seperate pre-transposed parts for Oboe in C; Oboe d'Amore in A, Cor Anglais in F and Bassoon in C