As the number of string players grew in the orchestra, the flute replaced the quiet recorder. The oboe brought complex, contrasting overtones, plus a limited yet stable tuning range controlled ...

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 ...

She has also given solo performances of the Bach Oboe and Violin Concerto ... Magna Sinfonia has gained a reputation as Dorset’s finest amateur orchestra. For this month’s performance which ...