The iconic sound of an orchestra tuning is highly recognizable, even for those who've never set foot in a concert hall. Many ...

The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by ...

Tell us about your journey as a professional musician and how you joined the Philharmonic. I come from an artistic family. My Dad was a pop/rock musician, my Grandfather was an artist and my great ...

“‘The caged bird sings / with a fearful trill / of things unknown / but longed for still / and his tune is heard / on the distant hill / for the caged bird / sings of freedom,’” says Maya Angelou in ...