Welcome to the world of “Serendipity,” a collection of musical stories that reflect my personal journey of discovery and expression. — Serol Yapici
Serol Yapici & Héctor Sanz Castillo
Serendipity
About the album
Welcome to the world of “Serendipity,” a collection of musical stories that reflect my personal journey of discovery and expression. As an oboist, this debut album represents the culmination of countless years spent exploring the depths of my instrument and the limitless possibilities of musical arrangement. In crafting the arrangements for each piece on “Serendipity,” I found inspiration in unexpected moments and chance encounters with melodies that lingered in the recesses of my mind. The oboe, with its hauntingly beautiful voice, became my companion on this artistic odyssey, allowing me to breathe new life into familiar tunes and unearth hidden gems. In addition to my own arrangements, I am also proud to bring to light an original oboe work that has never before graced the ears of an audience. These arrangements, along with the original composition, mark their world premiere on this album.
“Serendipity” is not just a collection of melodies; it is a personal narrative told through the voice of my oboe. Each note is a reflection of my passion, a snapshot of the serendipitous moments that have shaped my artistic sensibilities. I invite you to join me on this intimate journey, where my oboe serves as a companion, guide, and storyteller, weaving a tapestry of sound that is uniquely mine yet intimately shared.
May the music of “Serendipity” resonate with you on a personal level, inviting you to discover your own moments of serendipity within a musical conversation that transcends the boundaries between me as an artist and you as a listener, creating an intimate connection through the shared language of sound and emotion.
With deepest musical regards, Serol Yapici
Tracklist click to play/pause
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Eric Coates (arr. Serol Yapici)
First Meeting
5:55
5:55
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Ernest Bloch (arr. Serol Yapici)
Prayer
4:11
4:11
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Sergei Rachmaninoff (arr. Serol Yapici)
Elegy, Op. 3 No. 1
6:29
6:29
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Heitor Villa-Lobos (arr. Serol Yapici)
Elegie
5:19
5:19
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César Franck (arr. Serol Yapici)
Prélude, fugue et variation, Op. 18
11:18
11:18
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Cor de Groot
Deux Figures pour Hautbois et Piano
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I. Colombine
4:18
4:18
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II. Arlequino
2:50
2:50
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Gabriel Fauré (arr. Serol Yapici)
Élégie, Op. 24
6:23
6:23
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Sergei Rachmaninoff (arr. Serol Yapici)
Cello Sonata, Op. 19: III. Andante
6:41
6:41
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William Grant Still (arr. Serol Yapici)
Summerland
4:07
4:07
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Pablo Casals (arr. Serol Yapici)
Song of the Birds
2:31
2:31
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Henriëtte Bosmans (arr. Serol Yapici)
Nuit calme
5:06
5:06
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Utku Asuroğlu (arr. Serol Yapici)
Karlı Kayın Ormanı
2:23
2:23
More information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Dimensions | 142 × 125 × 10 mm |
| Label | TRPTK |
| Genre(s) | Classical – Romantic (1830-1920) Classical – Contemporary (> 1920) |
| Artist(s) | Héctor Sanz Castillo Serol Yapici |
| Composer(s) | Asoroğlu, Utku Bloch, Ernest Bosmans, Henriëtte Casals, Pablo Coates, Eric De Groot, Cor Fauré, Gabriel Franck, César Rachmaninoff, Sergei Still, William Grant Villa-Lobos, Heitor |
| Recording location(s) | Muziekcentrum van de Omroep - Studio 1, Hilversum (NL) |
| Recording date(s) | May 2023 |
| Cat. No. | TTK 0118 |
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| Release date |
May 31st, 2024 |
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Tech specs
| Microphones | Josephson C617 w/ Gefell MK221 capsules (main) |
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| Microphone preamps | Grace Design m801mk2 |
| AD/DA conversion | Merging Technologies Hapi MkII |
| Recording resolution | DSD 11.2MHz 1bit |
| Mastering resolution | PCM 352.8kHz 64bit |
| Monitoring (recording) | Audeze LCD-X |
| Monitoring (mastering) | Grimm Audio LS1be |
| Cabling | Purecable Optimus Link Microphone Cables |
"The arrangements are heartwarming, as are the interpretations: atmospheric, imaginative, highly musical. Not only are the arrangements on this debut album world premieres, De Groots Deux Figures are also recorded here for the first time. Brendon Heinst has provided an enchanting sound palette: as if the two instrumentalists, perfectly balanced with each other, were standing in the room."
Aart van der Wal, Opus Klassiek
