Praised by The New Yorker for his “bold, keen sound,” James has a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician\ and artistic ...

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 ...

Icehouse frontman Iva Davies' wild transition from a highly trained classical oboe musician to the world of rock and punk has seen him grace the stage with artists they admire, including David ...

Ever wondered what it’s like to buzz into a trombone mouthpiece, draw a bow across cello strings, play an oboe, or bang on a ...

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 ...