Second Oboe to the right, and straight on till morning...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
J. Haydn - Oboe Concerto C-Dur 1st Movement
This is a post for my high school freshman student, A. We are testing out some solo pieces for her and this is one of the possibilities. Listen and enjoy the Haydn Oboe Concerto in C major...
That sounds very nice, I hope your student thinks the same! Also, slightly off topic (okay, a lot off topic), I am also called Caitlin and am Grade 2 on my Oboe, but was wondering what it is like to play the oboe as a career and whether the breathlessness/occasional dizziness/duck-like sound ever go away (okay, maybe the duck sound is just me being rubbish, but still)?
Hi Caitlin! Sorry I didn't respond to your comment sooner! Playing the oboe for a living is so much fun, it never really feels like work AT ALL... just play! It is good for someone who is motivated and truly passionate about what they are doing, and understand that making a living as a musician isn't always just about playing music, but also teaching it- it is an important thing :) Your breathlessness will go away over time, it is important to mark plenty of breathing places in your music to give yourself the opportunity to not only breath new air IN but blow stale air OUT too! Have FUN playing the oboe!
I do like the sound: excellent job. Oboe of the 1970's/80's perhaps, but there is a good open and free quality to it. What brand of instrument does he play... lately, I'm into comparing brand and bores...
Caitlin: I also have to struggle with breathlessness and other endurance issues. I was a pro for a VERY short time, but had to virtually abandon the oboe for 10 years. For about 3/4 of a year now, I've been getting back to it. It takes patience and perseverance, but strength does build! COURAGE!
That sounds very nice, I hope your student thinks the same!
ReplyDeleteAlso, slightly off topic (okay, a lot off topic), I am also called Caitlin and am Grade 2 on my Oboe, but was wondering what it is like to play the oboe as a career and whether the breathlessness/occasional dizziness/duck-like sound ever go away (okay, maybe the duck sound is just me being rubbish, but still)?
Hi Caitlin! Sorry I didn't respond to your comment sooner!
ReplyDeletePlaying the oboe for a living is so much fun, it never really feels like work AT ALL... just play! It is good for someone who is motivated and truly passionate about what they are doing, and understand that making a living as a musician isn't always just about playing music, but also teaching it- it is an important thing :)
Your breathlessness will go away over time, it is important to mark plenty of breathing places in your music to give yourself the opportunity to not only breath new air IN but blow stale air OUT too! Have FUN playing the oboe!
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ReplyDeleteI do like the sound: excellent job. Oboe of the 1970's/80's perhaps, but there is a good open and free quality to it. What brand of instrument does he play... lately, I'm into comparing brand and bores...
ReplyDeleteCaitlin: I also have to struggle with breathlessness and other endurance issues. I was a pro for a VERY short time, but had to virtually abandon the oboe for 10 years. For about 3/4 of a year now, I've been getting back to it. It takes patience and perseverance, but strength does build! COURAGE!