Poster The oboe is part of the wind instrument family.
The oboe can play many different voices with its ability to play a wide range of notes.
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Voices of the Oboe

YourClassical Adventures: Episode 9 - All About Oboe
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Explore the different voices of the oboe with works by Prokofiev, Jean Francaix and more!

Episode 9 playlist

Sergei Prokofiev "The Duck" from Peter and the Wolf — A popular selection from the story of Peter and the Wolf. Does the oboe sound like a duck, or some sort of bird to you?

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"The Duck" from Peter and the Wolf: Sergei Prokofiev

Jean Francaix: "Belle De Nuit" from The Flower Clock — In this piece, the oboe is a blooming moonflower. This flower blooms when it's dark out, just before dawn.

LISTEN — Jean Francaix: "Belle De Nuit" from The Flower Clock

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"Belle De Nuit" from The Flower Clock: Jean Francaix

Carl Nielsen: Two Fantasy Pieces — In this fantasy, the oboe sweeps from low to high pitches. What colorful imagery do you hear in this piece?

LISTEN — Carl Nielsen: Two Fantasy Pieces

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