Composed by Philippe Gaubert, Countryside Break (Intermede Champetre) is a piece for Oboe and Piano accompaniment conceived for the Paris Conservatoire contest. Dedicated to Louis Bleuzet, this piece is perfect to demonstrate the range of skills acquired by intermediate/upper intermediate players. It is divided into six main parts: - Andante, calme - Vif et leger - A tempo - Vif - Allegretto - Tres vif Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a famous French flautist, conductor and composer. He composed numerous pieces of chamber music.