Oboe by Edwin Roxburgh

Oboe by Edwin Roxburgh

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Summary

Léon Goossens, the legendary virtuoso soloist, and contemporary composer/oboist Edwin Roxburgh provide their own unique perspective of the Oboe throughout history in this informative, authoritative and highly entertaining guide. Extensive appendices cover manufacturers, repertoire, fingering charts, bibliography and discography.

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Oboe by Edwin Roxburgh

Comprehensive view of this magnificent instrument - an enjoyable read
Léon Goossens was born in Liverpool into a highly-talented musical family. He played under Henry Wood and was taken on by Sir Thomas Beecham for the newly founded London Symphony Orchestra. He was widely regarded as one of the foremost oboists in the world, bringing together the best of both the French and the German styles of playing. Edwin Roxburgh studied oboe and composition at the Royal College of Music. He was appointed pincipal oboist at the Sadler's Wells Opera and teaches composition and conducting at the RCM.
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ISBN 13 9781871082432
ISBN 10 1871082439
Title Oboe
Author Léon Goossens
Series Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Kahn & Averill
Year published 2006-01-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.