Vaughan Williams said he wanted his Oboe Concerto to explore all the sound colors the instrument could make. It's part of our music this morning beginning at 9 am on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music ...

Antonio Pasculli took melodies from La Favorita—a romantic Italian opera—and turned them into a jaw-dropping concerto for oboe and orchestra. It’s fast, flashy, and full of drama. Hear it tonight on ...

The oboe is one of classical music’s quirkiest instruments. And an oboe trio? — Now, that’s even quirkier. “People always thought we were a little crazy, but having fun has always been our main goal,” ...

Producer Todd is “out of town on vacation” this week, so we are bringing this oldie-but-goodie out of the vault. Hope you enjoy it! If you do, check out Classical 91.7’s River Oaks Chamber Orchestra ...

This recital from Olivier Stankiewicz and Thomas Dunford could be enjoyed by the listener on many different levels. From a technical viewpoint, it considered the evolution of the oboe and archlute in ...

Part of How To Classical. Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical ...

Throughout November, we're focusing on woodwind and brass instruments. From fabulous flutists to top-notch tuba players, we'll introduce you to some of the leading performers on the scene.

The oboe, a long reedy apparatus, is an overlooked member of the woodwind family. Yet it’s the instrument that the rest of the orchestra tune themselves to. Described by the son of Jean de Vergie, an ...

Whether in a classical symphony or a Hollywood film soundtrack, these often-overlooked instruments add depth, warmth and ...