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The oboe is an instrument with a long and rich history. In this book two distinguished oboist-musicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the 21st century, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it, and which players were prominent.

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“A welcome addition to the oboe literature. . . . Burgess and Haynes draw on their vast experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for the oboe to produce a book that will be invaluable to all players and enjoyable for the general reader.”—Rachel Pankhurst, Muso

-- Rachel Pankhurst * Muso *
"The Oboe is notable for its scholarly integrity and breadth. . . . The book is a highly welcome addition to the publications on this topic currently available. It contains a huge amount of information, presented in a clear, lively, and interesting way."—Samantha Owens, Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society -- Samantha Owens * Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society *

"[This book] is very enjoyable to read and packed with information."—Gail Hennessy, Early Music Today

-- Gail Hennessy * Early Music Today *

The Oboe

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    A Paperback / softback by Geoffrey Burgess, Bruce Haynes

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 15 February 2010
      ISBN-13 9780300100532
      978-0300100532
      ISBN-10 0300100531
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The oboe is an instrument with a long and rich history. In this book two distinguished oboist-musicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the 21st century, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it, and which players were prominent.

      Trade Review
      “A welcome addition to the oboe literature. . . . Burgess and Haynes draw on their vast experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for the oboe to produce a book that will be invaluable to all players and enjoyable for the general reader.”—Rachel Pankhurst, Muso

      -- Rachel Pankhurst * Muso *
      "The Oboe is notable for its scholarly integrity and breadth. . . . The book is a highly welcome addition to the publications on this topic currently available. It contains a huge amount of information, presented in a clear, lively, and interesting way."—Samantha Owens, Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society -- Samantha Owens * Journal of the American Musical Instrument Society *

      "[This book] is very enjoyable to read and packed with information."—Gail Hennessy, Early Music Today

      -- Gail Hennessy * Early Music Today *

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