Author: Obois
Date: 2004-07-25 03:29
It is really troubling to see the real animosity between oboists on either side of the pond, but it can really be compared to religion; each group sees themselves in the right. From what I hear from John Mack and recordings the English are completely out of thier minds. 60's recordings of the New Philharmonia and LSO come to mind. I do believe that one could compare to soloist's tone to a power tool. He said that the Germans would follow whatever the prinicpal for the BPO was doing, and switch when a new guy came along. Unfortunately for this idea one oboist came through who used completely round staples and steamed the cane in order to get it on. We all exchanged a laugh. Imagine doing such a crazy thing. Silly Germans! I really do think that the oboe is one of the few instruments in which there is a great deal of difference in the styles of playing. This is exlained by the large amount of variable in playing the oboe. Type of cane, staple, the length of the reed, the scrape, the oboe itself, and of course the embouchure. John Mack is guilty even of this speading what he thinks is the oboe gospel, but when you hear it from a guy like Tabuteau, at least there is some excuse to that.
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