Paul Laubin, a revered oboe-maker who was one of the few remaining woodwind artisans to build their instruments by hand – he made so few a year that customers might have to wait a decade to play one – ...

The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy.

Pianists and string players often hold the monopoly on the soloist's spotlight, especially on Melbourne's stages. So it was a rare pleasure to see one of Australia's finest woodwind virtuosos, oboist ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by blowing ...

This latest in a series of articles on where in London to learn different types of instrument, among other things, focuses on those you blow down/through/into. Woodwind instruments don’t get the ...