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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

LSO

Mariah Carey with an oboe

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

worst things to happen to a classical musician

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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Which musical instrument are you? The quiz...

oboe reads soaking

The 10 worst things about playing the oboe

john williams oboe concerto

John Williams oboe concerto celebrates 81st birthday

Williams

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Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe

Morricone

TOMASO ALBINONI

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

Albinoni