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 Re: Has A Standard for Oboe Sound Become Universal?
Author: oboeblank 
Date:   2005-12-19 16:01

I have always disliked the terms ‘light and dark’ when used in reference to the tone of the oboe, and this subjective response to tone colour is probably why this particular discussion has gained less traction in generating discussion on the IDRS list than the favourite Latin Phrases post! Maybe instead of words like dark or light, maybe we should use words such as covered, raspy, and strident. These words are still somewhat subjective but help identify tone colour much more easily. For instance, I wouldn’t classify English oboe tone as dark, but there are some players who create a warm, covered and centered tone that is much more pleasing to me than other English players-not to pick on English oboe players, but if I use the word dark to describe that tone it is not accurate. If you listen to Marcel Tabuteau, Ray Still or Marc Lifschey and compare them with their orchestral colleagues from around the world, you will probably find that universally their tones are brighter than the standard oboe tones today. The bright edge to the sound has disappeared, but it has disappeared from all wind instruments these days. Even players of the French bassoon can coax dark and rich tones from instruments that are not known for their depth of tone.

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