Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
As the number of string players grew in the orchestra, the flute replaced the quiet recorder. The oboe brought complex, ...
The Harvard Crimson3d
From Tchaikovsky to Tilson Thomas: A History of Classical Music at the BSO
On March 15, the Boston Symphony Orchestra began their concert as any other: The oboe tuned the orchestra with a concert A, ...
The New Criterion8d
Three cheers for No. 3
Often, concerts begin with an overture (a natural choice). Last night’s ended with one: the Leonore Overture No. 3, one of ...
Spotlight News17h
RPI and ESYO with second consecutive side-by-side concert series
Collaboration takes center stage as RPI’s Rensselaer Orchestra and the Empire State Youth Orchestra join forces for the ...
BBC1y
Q and A with Kenny Sturgeon, Oboe
Whilst in the Sefton Youth Wind Orchestra, I think I heard the oboe played properly for the first time. I had only ever heard the oboe played by complete beginners and I thought it sounded TERRIBLE!
WhatcomTalk3d
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years With a Golden Season Like No Other
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra's best-kept secret for its Golden Season is that internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma ...
Redlands Daily Facts5d
100 years ago in Redlands: Redlands’ new community orchestra gives a concert at the Wyatt Theatre
The concert was sponsored by the Redlands Community Music Association, the organization that in 1924 started what is now the ...
Mankato Free Press7d
Currents briefs
Faust’s on-campus schedule includes a 10 a.m. workshop in the meeting room at MSU’s Memorial Library; a 3 p.m. craft talk in ...