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1973 - 1979
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In 1973 Hoff received the Norwegian Grammy Award for a.o. Mozart's Oboe
Quartet. At this stage in his life he had presented most of the oboe
literature through his numerous concerts, and this active musician
sought the extension of the repertoire by commissioning more music for
his instrument from Norwegian composers. His oboe sound was soon to be
heard in most medias. On stage in the chamber/concert hall, on
recordings, on the radio, in television and in movies.
As he celebrated his 35 years in 1975 he also celebrated 20 years as a professional musician and was already on top of his career and popularity. Once more the critics raved. "Oboe triumph" and "Magnificent celebration" were the headings.
When Norwegian Chamber Soloists entered the scene in 1977, Brynjar Hoff was one of its natural members. He made numerous recordings and was nominated several times for the Norwegian Grammy. |
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During these years there were a lot of solo performances with Oslo Philharmonic Orcestra. Hoff has played nearly all the oboe litterature, including of course the oboe concertos by Albinoni, Mozart, Haydn, Vaughan Williams, Scarlatti, Marcello, Madsen, Nystedt, Rypdal, Berge, Monn-Iversen and Bibalo. The chamber concerts are not listed. 
Emblem of the orchestra
During the period when Hoff commissioned contemporary music he also appeared on recordings and released productions with popular classical showpieces! Both "Encore I" and "Encore II" got very nice reviews and sales. "It is very challenging to perform music so well known, but Brynjar Hoff performs in a such way that it sounds new and fresh", Idar Karevold, Aftenposten.
Hoff's open mind to all music made him a much wanted performer, also within jazz and entertainment music. This music made him a household name and it has been said that he alone has given the oboe a popular image in Norway. |