Have you ever wondered why the oboe begins the tuning? How is the starting note decided? With access to electronic tuning ...

Armand Djikoloum (Oboe) was born in France and studied at the Conservatoire National Superieur Musique et Danse de Lyon. In ...

As part of its regular outreach to Edmonds and other Snohomish County communities, three members of the Cascade Symphony ...

It was a gripping, uniquely beautiful performance. (And, whomever you are sir, not a bad introduction to the oboe!) Noseda ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost ...

The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

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 ...