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LSO's principal oboist recovers from split reed like a pro

This oboe soloist’s reed split mid-solo… but he recovered like an absolute pro

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Mariah Carey with an oboe

13 unbelievable oboe solos you didn’t even notice in pop music

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The 13 worst things to happen to a classical musician

Musical orbit

How do you conquer stage fright? Should you ever play for free? 12 classical professionals tackle the most frequently asked muso questions

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The 10 worst things about playing the oboe

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John Williams oboe concerto celebrates 81st birthday

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Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe

TOMASO ALBINONI

Albinoni - Oboe Concerto in D minor Opus 9 No. 2