Author: DressedToKill
Date: 2006-09-15 15:41
I have played quite a lot on Patricola instruments (oboes, EH, and clarinets), and I have touted them on the boards many, many times.
During my undergrad, I played a Patricola English horn exclusively, the entire time. I absolutely LOVED it. Fantastic tone, the intonation was great, and the low notes practically whispered if you asked them to. The low Bb was also really, really nice to have.
I have fallen bum over teakettle for the Fossati oboes, and will probably always play a Fossati oboe, but I am currently very, very seriously trying to restructure my budget to afford a rosewood Patricola d'amore, and I'm broadly hinting to my partner and my parents that I want a rosewood Patricola EH for Christmas this year.
You should be able to get one sent to you on trial from WWBW or Muncy...I really, really love the Evoluzione, and if I were in the market for a new oboe, it'd be on my very-very-very short list.
Try a few and report back with your impressions for us!
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