Part of How To Classical. Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical ...

While piano and violin concertos are a staple in the South Bay, concertgoers seldom have the opportunity to hear oboe concertos in live performances. But on Sunday night at the Norris Center for the ...

The humble oboe may not be the first instrument you think of soloing before a symphony orchestra, but Andrew Parker, principal oboe for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, will shine in that rare role ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) The iconic sound of an orchestra tuning is highly recognisable, even for those who've never set foot in a concert hall. Many of us first heard it while watching a Looney ...

A world premiere oboe concerto joins Handel classics in South Bend Symphony’s Jan. 11 program at the DeBartolo Performing ...

Discover the saxophone family and the oboe with UW Symphony conductor Professor Richard Church. Professor Richard Church, conductor of the UW-Madison Symphony, introduces young learners to the ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by blowing ...

Kathleen McGuire has worked for organisations that have received funding from Creative Victoria (State Government of Victoria), the City of Boroondara and the City of Melbourne. She has received ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. This section of the orchestra got its name from the fact that many of its ...