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Re: Curious

Author: JRC
Date: 2015-09-15 18:22

I am a long time Rigoutat (classic bore) user. It is perhaps the most musically sensitive (not necessarily rock solid and steady) and sweetest sounding (not chocolaty dark) oboe ever. It was the choice for elder European masters like Heinz Holliger, Andre Lardrot, Maurice Bourgue and most French oboists because it gave that extra freedom to express music, which enable those musicians (not just oboists) to win International Competition in Geneva (perhaps no longer relevant to oboists these days).

The word has evolved, so has the Rigoutat manufacturer. The world no longer embrace sweet sound. Neither Rigoutat concentrates on producing classic bore instrument. Matter of fact, Philippe Rigoutat (current owner and son of Roland who created the classic bore) no longer service oboe produced by Roland. All of their products (oboes) are geared for modern oboists. They still offer classic, but you will have to ask for it when you order one. The Classic (otherwise known as Roland oboe) is a disappearing model.

I am sure Riec would give you another choice for chocholaty sounding and rock solid alternative to Marigaux, Loree, ..... Yes they all have slight variation in degree of how dark, heavy, rock steady the pitch and etc.... Rigoutat is no longer sweet sounding musically sensitive special oboe they used to be known for. (Therefore it use to demand absolute control on producing the oboe sound, which use to give musical edge over other oboes.)

Try the Rigoutat and other brands. You may find Rigoutat to your taste. Rigoutat has long history of making oboe and they certainly know how to make a good oboes and you may even like it.

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