Book: The Eloquent Oboe (en)

This is the first in-depth survey of the oboe during its Golden Age, tracing the history of the instrument from its invention through its many mutations as it adapted to the changing demands of composers. The author describes in detail the instruments, players, makers, and composers, as well as how and where it was played, and who listened to it.

The first in-depth history of the Baroque oboe, written by a renowned authority on, and a performer of, the instrument.

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