ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OBOE
Via Italian oboe, phonetic approximation to French haut bois, literally: high wood (referring to its pitch).
5 QUOTES WITH «OBOE»
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oboe.
I remember once, when I started writing for the alto saxophone, a saxophonist told me to think of it as being like a cross between an oboe and a viola, but louder.
As somebody who has wanted to be an actor who is very young, I can relate to somebody who has been practicing oboe five days a week since they were very young. The physicality of anything a character does is a tremendous gift.
The oboe is the most maddening thing of all time. I'm struggling to play something that my oboe teacher was doing when she was much younger than I am.
I was curious about experimenting with different colors - kind of like having an expanded orchestra. Suddenly, instead of just writing for strings, you can add bassoon and oboe and brass. I like these extreme differences in sounds right next to each other.
One other hobby of mine has been playing the oboe but I have not kept this up after 1969.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBOE»
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oboe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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In this book two distinguished oboist-musicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the present time, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it, and which players were prominent.
Geoffrey Burgess (oboist.), Bruce Haynes, 2004
The first in a series of three new Kalmus publications by A.M.R. Barret, the Complete Oboe Method, long a standard text for oboists, will assure ease of play for advancing oboists.
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The
oboe concertos of Sir William Herschel
Contents: Brief Biography of the Composer; Sources; Description of the Oboe Concertos; Facsimiles of Various Pages of the Autograph Manuscripts of the Oboe Concertos; & the actual Scores for Concerto No. 1 in E-flat; Concerto No. 2 in C; ...
William Herschel, Davis Jerome, 1998
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Accent on Achievement, Bk 1:
Oboe, Book & CD
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1997
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Principles of the Flute, Recorder, and
Oboe
Originally published circa 1700, this is a milestone in the development of one of the oldest instruments.
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Oboe reed styles: theory and practice
The book documents examples of reedmaking by such world-renowned musicians as Robert Bloom (Bach Aria Group), Henri de Busscher (1880-1978, Los Angeles Philharmonic), Janet Craxton (Royal Opera House, London), Peter Graeme (Melos Ensemble), ...
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Begins with the
Oboe: A History of the Toronto Symphony ...
A wealth of archival material allows an insider's view of the orchestra that has become an icon of Canadian culture and enriched the lives of Torontonians and all Canadians for over eighty years.
Martin Schuring. hang easily to your sides. Observe the curvature of the fingers
when the hands are hanging, relaxed. This same gentle curvature should be
present when holding and playing the instrument. Set the thumb rest on the
upper ...
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The
Oboe Works of Isang Yun
Isang Yun (1917-1995), a Korean composer who lived most of his professional life in Germany, was a musician who pursued his art in the face of political, cultural, and personal turmoil.
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Oboe unbound: contemporary techniques
After decades of experimentation, musicians have begun to utilize a strikingly colorful palette of sounds on woodwind instruments.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBOE»
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oboe is used in the context of the following news items.
BSO skillfully illuminates familiar terrain of Vivaldi, Handel and Bach
Katherine Needleman, on the oboe parts in the outer arias, infused this performance with a gorgeous sense of phrasing and musicality. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
'Go Blue' for P-CEP band at Kellogg Park in Plymouth
He attended U of M from 1966-71, where he played oboe in the symphony band and was a music education major with a broadcasting minor. «Hometownlife.com, Jul 15»
Rediscovering The Thrill Of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet
... in the breathtaking adagio, where to a ravishing oboe solo, the ballerina falls or floats backwards in slow motion into the arms of her partner. «90.5 WESA, Jul 15»
Symphony's New Season Begins In September
... principal tuba Stuart Gunn, oboe player Mary Cicconetti and others. We learn that in addition to their instruments, Cape Symphany members ... «CapeNews.net, Jul 15»
Barenboim-Argerich marathon: great substance
Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Oboe Concerto. Boulez: Dérive II (premièred by WEDO-Barenboim some seasons ago at the ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
ChamberMusicNY Sets 2015-16 Concerts
This inventive sextet, comprised of piano, soprano, oboe, clarinet, violin and cello, will perform music from Baroque to Broadway, as selected by ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Man of many talents Gary Riekes helps others reach their potential
He played oboe in the Stanford orchestra and was a wide receiver on the football team before a debilitating injury shortened his college athletic ... «InMenlo, Jul 15»
Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan and Naseeruddin Shah recreate the magic …
... it with minimal music and orchestration with only the piano, cello and oboe as the instruments ornamenting the lyrics and the melody. «Bollywood Spice, Jul 15»
Classical CDs Weekly: William Lawes, Diane Amache, Tom Poster
My favourite work here is Dring's 1968 Trio for flute, oboe and piano. It's superb; technically brilliant, tuneful and very clever. There's a smart ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
Festival celebrates Bach's music
Stephen Hammer, the peripatetic oboe and recorder artist from the Hudson River Valley, who has played in at least eight ensembles and ... «The Ellsworth American, Jul 15»
