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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, how and where it was played, and who listened to it.

The Eloquent Oboe A History of the Hautboy from 16401760 Oxford Early Music Paperback

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: 8/16/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195337259, 978-0195337259
      ISBN10: 0195337255

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      Book Synopsis
      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, how and where it was played, and who listened to it.

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